This is a luxurious round lacquer tray, decorated with maki-e (gold lacquer) work, made during the Meiji era. This piece employs advanced techniques such as "honkin makie," which uses gold powder lavishly, and "nashiji," which creates a texture resembling the skin of a pear. The design features a "young pine tree" motif, which is considered a symbol of growth and longevity, and is adorned with flying birds, making it an auspicious design. As this is an antique item, there may be small chips, scratches, etc.