Vintage Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray w/Box

This is a Japanese vintage lacquered wooden tray, or Obon, typically used for serving drinks and or snacks to guests in one's home, business, etc. A glossy caramel brown in Hida Shunkei style with lovely wood grain on display, this sturdy round tray provides both function and beautiful decor. This tray features tall sides that prevent items from sliding off while carrying. The original box is included.

• Wood
• C1981
• Kanji on tray: Novelty for celebrating the completion of a sanctuary building for small birds (kamikotori shuraku sentaa), New project of remodeling a structure of agriculture (shin nogyo kouzou kaizen jigyo), A fine day in December 1981 (showa 56 nen 12 gatsu kichijitsu)
• Kanji on box: Shunkei lacquerware from Hida (hida shunkei shikki), Traditional crafts (dentou kougei)
• Item weight: 550 grams
• Packed weight: 1000 grams
• Approx. 33 cm wide x 3.5 cm tall
• Good condition considering its age. Light scratches. Box has torn corner. Wear and tear due to age. Please see the photos.
• This was purchased at the famous Osu Antique Market in Nagoya

Shipping: Items will be shipped out via Japan Post Airmail airmail with tracking. EMS is also available. You can select the shipping method at checkout.  Please inquire about combined shipping. 

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 and we are happy to bring you many beautiful items from Japan.  If you have any questions please contact us.