Lacquered serving trays - Lacquered wood - Japan - Meiji period (1868-1912)






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A set of nine matching black lacquered serving trays from Meiji-period Japan, each 27.2 × 27.2 cm and 2.8 cm high, decorated with gold and silver hiramaki-e scenes on a glossy black ground, in excellent original condition with a certificate of authenticity included.
Description from the seller
A refined set of nine matching black lacquered serving trays, each decorated with an individual scene in gold and silver hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer design).
The compositions combine landscapes and seasonal plants with objects suggesting human activity, while figures themselves are notably absent. The different scenes include a white rabbit leaping above waves before a rising red sun, rain-swept pine branches with a parasol and lantern. Several scenes are accompanied by implements, hats or other personal objects, giving the compositions a subtle narrative character.
Executed in various shades of gold and silver hiramaki-e against a glossy black lacquer ground. Each tray has softly rounded corners and is raised on low bracket feet.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions:
Height 2.8 cm, Width 27.2 cm, Depth 27.2 cm.
In very good condition with minimal traces of age and use, including a few tiny lacquer chips. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
Seller's Story
A refined set of nine matching black lacquered serving trays, each decorated with an individual scene in gold and silver hiramaki-e 平蒔絵 (low-relief lacquer design).
The compositions combine landscapes and seasonal plants with objects suggesting human activity, while figures themselves are notably absent. The different scenes include a white rabbit leaping above waves before a rising red sun, rain-swept pine branches with a parasol and lantern. Several scenes are accompanied by implements, hats or other personal objects, giving the compositions a subtle narrative character.
Executed in various shades of gold and silver hiramaki-e against a glossy black lacquer ground. Each tray has softly rounded corners and is raised on low bracket feet.
Period: Japan – Meiji period (1868–1912).
Dimensions:
Height 2.8 cm, Width 27.2 cm, Depth 27.2 cm.
In very good condition with minimal traces of age and use, including a few tiny lacquer chips. Please refer to the photographs for a clear impression of the condition.
When shipped, a certificate of authenticity will be included.
