Tray - A Japanese nashiji lacquer tray with gold maki-e chrysanthemums

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Japanese rectangular tray from the Meiji period (early 20th century), in brown nashiji lacquer with gold maki-e chrysanthemums and grasses, rounded corners, raised sides and a gold-finished rim; 55 × 40 × 7 cm, with tomobako, in good used condition with minor age-related marks and losses.

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Description from the seller

A Japanese rectangular tray finished in brown nashiji lacquer, the interior decorated with a composition of chrysanthemums (kiku) and slender grasses executed in gold maki-e lacquer.

The flowers, depicted in different varieties and stages of bloom, are arranged across the surface, their finely rendered details contrasting with the characteristic gold-flecked ground.

The tray features rounded corners, raised sides and a gold-finished rim, emphasising its elegant proportions.

With tomobako.

The tray is in good condition. Minor imperfections to the lacquer and wood are present, with small losses consistent with age. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
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Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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A Japanese rectangular tray finished in brown nashiji lacquer, the interior decorated with a composition of chrysanthemums (kiku) and slender grasses executed in gold maki-e lacquer.

The flowers, depicted in different varieties and stages of bloom, are arranged across the surface, their finely rendered details contrasting with the characteristic gold-flecked ground.

The tray features rounded corners, raised sides and a gold-finished rim, emphasising its elegant proportions.

With tomobako.

The tray is in good condition. Minor imperfections to the lacquer and wood are present, with small losses consistent with age. Please refer to the pictures for further details.

The item will be carefully packed and shipped via DHL or FedEx, accompanied by the original certificate of authenticity issued by Mastromauro Japanese art gallery based in Milan, Italy.
088

Seller's Story

Mastromauro Arte Giapponese, based in Milan, specializes in Japanese art, with particular attention to the Edo (1603–1868) and Meiji (1868–1912) periods, while also maintaining an open perspective on more contemporary works. Here on Catawiki, they offer a part of their collection in every weekly auction.
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Details

Era
1900-2000
Material
A Japanese nashiji lacquer tray with gold maki-e chrysanthemums
Country of origin
Japan
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
40 cm
Width
55 cm
Depth
7 cm
Estimated period
Meiji period (early 20th century)
ItalyVerified
2186
Objects sold
100%
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