Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray Vtg Hyotan Gourd Black Red Makie LWB100

Vintage Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray, Obon w/Box

Coated in gorgeous and glossy black lacquer with a red lacquer edge, this hyotan gourd-shaped serving tray is thin and lightweight. It has traditional gold makie designs on it. This particular tray is used during tea ceremony for serving traditional wagashi sweets. It comes with the original paper box.
Obon (serving trays) are typically used for serving drinks and snacks to guests in one's home, business, etc. They provide both function and beautiful decor. 

• Black, red, gold
  
• Wood
• C1970
• Item weight: 248 grams
• Packed weight: 450 grams
• Approx. 23.5 cm long x 24.5 cm wide x 1 cm tall
• Good condition considering age. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.

• This was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

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