Vintage Japanese Wooden Serving Tray w/ Maki-e Design and Box

This is a Japanese vintage wooden tray, or Obon, typically used for serving drinks and snacks to guests in one’s home, business, etc. A rich glossy dark brown with lovely wood grain on display, this sturdy rectangular tray provides both function and beautiful decor. It also features a gorgeous maki-e design of white, and orange clematis flowers. 
The gold flower designs are called maki-e, a decorative painting technique done by sprinkling gold powder onto wet lacquer before it hardens.
The original box is included.

• Wood
• Kanji on box: Aizu-nuri(Auzi style lacquering), Dento-kogei (traditional crafts), Tennenboku no tezukuri (handmade with natural wood), Tessen (clematis flower), Keyaki (Japanese zelkova wood)
• Signature: Fukuyoshi (artist’s name)
• C1970
• Item weight: 1200 grams
• Packed weight: 2100 grams
• Approx. 51.5 cm long x 30.5 cm wide x 4 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Light scratches. Some wear on box corners. 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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About Us: We are Dan and Maiko. Since moving to Japan in 2001, we have gained a vast knowledge of Japanese antiques and vintage items. We are excited to offer you a delightful glimpse of the beauty that Japan has to offer. If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us.