【Important notes】 ・International buyers are responsible for any import duties, taxes, and charges not included in the item price or shipping cost. Please note that VAT paid to Catawiki is separate from and does not cover import duties or customs charges in your country. You may still be required to pay additional fees upon delivery, as determined by your local customs authorities. ・Shipping Details: Most items are shipped via Japan Post EMS (airmail). If you are in a hurry, we can arrange shipping via DHL or FedEx upon request for an additional fee. ・Damage and Issues: If you receive a damaged item, please contact us immediately. The damage must be reported to your local post office within 7 days of delivery, and promptly to us and Catawiki support. 【Product details】 An elegant, traditional Japanese lacquerware footed serving tray (Zen - 膳), featuring exquisite gold and silver-toned Maki-e (sprinkled lacquer) work depicting autumn grasses and flowers (Akikusa). This square, low-profile serving table is a beautiful example of classic Japanese dining lacquerware. The rich, glossy black-lacquered surface serves as a dramatic backdrop for the detailed artistry. It showcases a poetic autumn scene filled with various seasonal flora—such as bush clover, chrysanthemums, and wild grasses—intertwined with flowing, stylized mist or cloud bands rendered in varying metallic tones. The tray stands on four gracefully curved, integrated institutional feet, elevating the presentation. It comes housed in an old, historically aged wooden storage box (Kibako) featuring a handwritten ink inscription on the lid. Design Elements: Delicate gold Maki-e paintwork with subtle contrasting silver/light metallic accents creating depth. Accessories: Comes with an old weathered wooden storage box and a yellow protective wrapping cloth. Condition Report Offered in good pre-owned condition, displaying a fine historical character with minor signs of age and practical use: Lacquer Surface: The main tray area retains a beautiful luster. Under close inspection, there are light surface scratches (sure), minor tiny dings/small blemishes (ko-kizu), and minor natural age-related discoloration or fading typical of genuine old lacquerware. Wooden Box: The included wooden storage box is highly weathered, showing significant browning, natural drying, and storage wear on its surfaces, which authenticates its age and long-term preservation. Please thoroughly examine all the provided close-up photos to appreciate the fine details of the Maki-e design and to inspect the specific physical condition of both the tray and the box before placing your bid. ※Please be sure to read the【Important Notes】section below before purchasing. Dimensions (Approx.) Tray Size: Width 33.1 cm × 33.3 cm Total Height: 10.5 cm ・Please make sure to review all the provided information, description, and images before placing your bid. The items shown in the photos are what is included in the lot. If anything shown as included is missing upon delivery, please contact us immediately. ・Some display stands or other items in the photos may be photography props and are not included in the sale. Please read the description carefully to confirm what is included. ・We make every effort to accurately represent the product's colors and textures in our photos. However, due to differences in monitors and device displays, as well as photographic conditions, slight color variations between the photos and the actual product may occur. We ask for your understanding in advance. Thank you for your interest, and happy bidding!