Decorative tray - Japan
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Japanese square wooden lacquer plate, decorated with five gold maki-e cranes on a nashiji ground, 27.7 cm square and 3.3 cm high, made in Japan and attributed to the Edo period (1603–1868).
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Japanese lacquered wooden square plate – Decor of five flying cranes – Gold maki-e and nashiji background – Japan – Presented as dating from the Edo period
Magnificent Japanese square plate in lacquered wood, adorned with an elegant design of five cranes in flight, executed in the traditional style of gold maki-e.
This object was acquired at a Japan-based auction, where it was presented under the Japanese designation:
« 江戸時代 金蒔絵梨子地舞鶴図四方盆 »
This appellation means: “Square plate from the Edo period, with a design of cranes in flight, in gold maki-e on a nashiji background.”
The composition depicts five cranes with wings spread, in different poses, with remarkable gold and silver detailing.
The glossy black background is speckled with fine gold particles, evoking the traditional Nashiji technique, while the gold border emphasizes the elegance of the whole.
In Japan, the crane (tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and prosperity.
Era: presented as dating from the Edo period (1603–1868) at the time of its acquisition. Unauthenticated attribution and exact dating to be confirmed.
Origin: Japan, according to the original description.
Material: lacquered wood.
Decor: gold maki-e, Nashiji-style background, five flying cranes.
Dimensions:
Length: 27.7 cm
Width: 27.7 cm
Height: 3.3 cm
State: good overall condition given its supposed age. There are small signs of use, marks, and imperfections visible in the photographs.
A refined piece of Japanese decorative art, particularly interesting for lovers of traditional lacquer and antique Japanese objects.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Japanese lacquered wooden square plate – Decor of five flying cranes – Gold maki-e and nashiji background – Japan – Presented as dating from the Edo period
Magnificent Japanese square plate in lacquered wood, adorned with an elegant design of five cranes in flight, executed in the traditional style of gold maki-e.
This object was acquired at a Japan-based auction, where it was presented under the Japanese designation:
« 江戸時代 金蒔絵梨子地舞鶴図四方盆 »
This appellation means: “Square plate from the Edo period, with a design of cranes in flight, in gold maki-e on a nashiji background.”
The composition depicts five cranes with wings spread, in different poses, with remarkable gold and silver detailing.
The glossy black background is speckled with fine gold particles, evoking the traditional Nashiji technique, while the gold border emphasizes the elegance of the whole.
In Japan, the crane (tsuru) is a symbol of longevity, happiness, and prosperity.
Era: presented as dating from the Edo period (1603–1868) at the time of its acquisition. Unauthenticated attribution and exact dating to be confirmed.
Origin: Japan, according to the original description.
Material: lacquered wood.
Decor: gold maki-e, Nashiji-style background, five flying cranes.
Dimensions:
Length: 27.7 cm
Width: 27.7 cm
Height: 3.3 cm
State: good overall condition given its supposed age. There are small signs of use, marks, and imperfections visible in the photographs.
A refined piece of Japanese decorative art, particularly interesting for lovers of traditional lacquer and antique Japanese objects.
Photographs are an integral part of the description.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Material
Gold, Wood
Country of origin
Japan
Dynastic style/period
Edo Period (1600-1868)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
3.3 cm
Width
27.7 cm
Depth
27.7 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
