Rare vintage Japanese gold leaf tea tray by Gyokugawa, rectangular form, original paulownia box - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Rare vintage Japanese gold leaf tea tray by Gyokugawa, rectangular form, original paulownia box - Japan - Shōwa period (1926-1989) #2.1

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Rare vintage Japanese rectangular tea tray by Gyokugawa, with hand-applied gold leaf speckled pattern on a copper-brown base, carved seal mark, smooth rounded edges, comes in its original paulownia tomobako box, dating to the Shōwa period, in good condition.

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Rare vintage Japanese rectangular tea tray crafted by master Gyokugawa.
The surface is decorated with stunning hand-applied gold leaf speckled pattern, creating rich mottled golden texture on warm copper-brown base. Artist carved seal mark on the tray interior.
Smooth rounded edges, solid construction. Comes with original hand-inscribed paulownia tomobako wooden box.Near mint vintage condition. Barely any signs of use, no scratches, dents or repairs. All photos show the actual item you receive.
Elegant Japanese tea ware for tea ceremony serving and oriental craft collection.