Japanese Nashiji Lacquer Tray With Crane and Wave Design
This exquisite tray is a masterful example of multiple lacquer techniques using gold (including maki-e and takamaki-e). This very special tray was originally used as an offering tray, to offer a robe or a kimono to an aristocrat (or possibly an actor). Wonderful detail in the feathers of the crane, and the crashing waves. Comes with its original storage box.
- Period
- c. 1870s - 1880s
- Origin
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 24" h x 24" w x 4" d
- 61cm h x 61cm w x 10.2cm d
- Item #
- A4300