{"product_id":"sato-mokko-vermilion-lacquer-tamatebako-octagon-sofa-table","title":"Sato Mokko: Vermilion Lacquer Tamatebako Octagon Sofa Table","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 2;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVermilion Lacquer Tamatebako \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 28.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: JA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eOctagonal \u003c\/span\u003eSofa Table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; background: white;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; 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font-family: Assistant; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; letter-spacing: .45pt; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll prices include international delivery, duties, and taxes, fully arranged on your behalf.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003eAll orders are shipped internationally via Nippon Express, with delivery fully managed from Japan to your residence and tracked throughout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eA Contemporary Expression of Japanese Architectural Craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 22.0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eJapanese temple and shrine architecture has long embodied spiritual beauty and enduring cultural values. Inspired by the ancient craftsmanship that sustained these structures, this \u003cb\u003eoctagonal lacquer table\u003c\/b\u003e reinterprets that legacy within a modern living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFinished in \u003cb\u003edeep vermilion urushi lacquer\u003c\/b\u003e, the surface reveals a mirror-like depth—absorbing and reflecting light to create a quiet, contemplative atmosphere. The richness of the vermilion is not merely visual; it carries a sense of stillness and permanence, a hallmark of traditional Japanese aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eArchitectural Form\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eThe structure draws from the disciplined geometry and joinery of sacred architecture. Constructed using traditional techniques that unite wood without nails, the table achieves both structural integrity and sculptural elegance. The octagonal form, long associated with harmony and expanding fortune, lends the piece symbolic presence as well as visual balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaterial and Finish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMultiple layers of authentic urushi lacquer are applied and hand-polished to achieve a profound, almost liquid gloss. Subtle \u003cb\u003egold leaf accents\u003c\/b\u003e along the edges catch the light softly, enhancing the depth of the vermilion surface without disturbing its restraint.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eTamatebako as Centerpiece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eAt the heart of the table rests a \u003cb\u003eTamatebako\u003c\/b\u003e, inspired by Japanese legend. More than a decorative element, it serves as a symbolic vessel—an object that quietly suggests the preservation of memory and meaning. It also functions practically, offering discreet storage while acting as a focal point within the composition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003ePresence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eIn natural daylight, the table appears serene and composed; under evening light, it reveals a deeper, more mysterious character. This shifting expression gives the piece a living quality—an object that responds to its environment over time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eCreated by a master artisan rooted in the tradition of shrine and temple carpentry, this work stands not simply as furniture, but as a \u003cb\u003ecollectible work of functional art\u003c\/b\u003e, intended to endure across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eVermilion Lacquer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eThe vermilion lacquer finish brings a vivid yet refined sense of ceremony to the table. Rich in cultural resonance, the color recalls the gates of shrines, traditional lacquerware, and the auspicious beauty of Japanese decorative arts. Its brilliance is not merely ornamental; it gives the piece warmth, vitality, and a commanding visual presence.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMain Body\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eDiameter: 1230 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eHeight: 590 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eWeight: 35 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eMaterial: Glulam\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\" align=\"left\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eFinish: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003eauthentic urushi lacquer, gold leaf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan; mso-outline-level: 3;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eArtist’s Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eMaster Artisan of Contemporary Japanese Furniture\u003cbr\u003eThird-Generation Head of Sato Mokko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eBorn into the distinguished Sato Mokko workshop—founded in 1934 in Tsuru City, Yamanashi Prefecture—\u003cb\u003eKeiichiro Sato\u003c\/b\u003e is the third-generation heir to a lineage long revered for exceptional craftsmanship. Once known locally by the saying, \u003ci\u003e“For bridal furnishings, go to Sato Mokko,”\u003c\/i\u003e the atelier built its reputation through refined heirloom furniture and traditional architectural woodwork. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eFrom an early age, Sato absorbed the discipline of master craftsmanship under the guidance of his grandfather, Zenjuro. He inherited techniques rooted in shrine and temple architecture, including intricate \u003ci\u003ekumiko\u003c\/i\u003e latticework, complex structural joinery, and precision cabinetry—foundations that would later define his artistic language. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eAt seventeen, he encountered a defining turning point when the family business faced severe financial hardship under the second generation. Taking on responsibility at a young age, Sato sustained traditional commissions while simultaneously pursuing an independent vision—one that would unite heritage craftsmanship with contemporary form. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eGuided by the belief that true craftsmanship is timeless, Sato established his signature genre of \u003cb\u003eCreative Japanese Furniture\u003c\/b\u003e: works that combine rare solid Japanese zelkova, authentic urushi lacquer, gold leaf, and centuries-old techniques with a bold contemporary sensibility. His creations transcend conventional furniture, emerging instead as collectible works of functional art that embody the Japanese ideal of beauty through utility. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eIn recent years, his work has received recognition both in Japan and internationally. Exhibitions include the Paris International Salon (recommended invitation), the Cartago Museum in Costa Rica (presented at the request of Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs), exhibitions in Dalian, China, and selection for the Japan–France Contemporary Art World Exhibition for his work \u003ci\u003eTAMATEBAKO\u003c\/i\u003e. His works have also been presented at The National Art Center, Tokyo, alongside numerous museum exhibitions, solo shows, and publications. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eIn 2023, a devastating fire destroyed his factory, showroom, tools, and materials accumulated over decades. Yet within only seven months, Sato resumed production—an act that reflects the resilience and uncompromising spirit that define master artisanship. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"left\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; text-align: left; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\"\u003eToday, Keiichiro Sato continues to shape wood in pursuit of works intended to endure not merely for a lifetime, but for generations—objects of substance, beauty, and permanence, created with a view toward the centuries ahead.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'ＭＳ Ｐゴシック'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Japantastics, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47590476185836,"sku":null,"price":8500000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0764\/6527\/5116\/files\/508155048_3120558784751546_6574354406708010149_n.jpg?v=1777701697","url":"https:\/\/japantastics.jp\/products\/sato-mokko-vermilion-lacquer-tamatebako-octagon-sofa-table","provider":"Japantastics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}