Kobayashi Miharu's Cast Bronze Cicada Pattern Pen Dish (Cast Bronze Cicada Pattern Dish) - Tray - Copper

This is a Japanese late Showa period (approximately 1980–1990s) cast bronze writing implement (also used as an incense holder or writing implement tray), made by Miharu Kobayashi and produced by the renowned Japanese foundry, Shokosha. It comes with its original paulownia wood box and yellow veil, and is a complete set, belonging to the category of Japanese calligraphy bronze writing implements. The object is a rectangular shallow tray, approximately 23.5cm long, 7.6cm wide, and 1cm high, weighing approximately 571g.