Japanese Carved Burl Banana Leaf Tray
Meiji period (1868 - 1912) beautifully carved tray in the shape of a folded banana leaf, so the viewer can appreciate both sides of the leaf from a single vantage point. (Banana leaves were often folded to make a stronger serving plate.) Delicate and sophisticated carving as burl wood is very difficult to carve.
- Period
- c. 1900
- Origin
- Japan
- Dimensions
- 1" h x 24 1/4" w x 10 1/4" d
- 2.5cm h x 61.6cm w x 26cm d x 0cm diam
- Item #
- A5140