Rare Japanese cast bronze cicada pattern tray by Yoshiharu Kobayashi, Shokosha, original paulownia - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Rare Japanese cast bronze tray crafted by Yoshiharu Kobayashi from Shokosha (尚工舍). Made using lost-wax casting technique, finely engraved classical cicada motifs.
Solid and heavy bronze body with exquisite surface finishing. It can serve as an incense tray, writing brush tray or paperweight for scholar’s desk.
Brand new unused stock piece. Comes complete with original hand-inscribed paulownia tomobako wooden box and storage cloth.
Condition: Perfect, unused condition, no scratches or damage. All photos show the actual item you receive.
Fine Japanese scholar desk ware for collection, display or gift