This early to mid-1900s lacquer plate carved in the form of a peach represents the well known lacquering technique from Kamakura, where after the piece is carved, black lacquer serves as an undercoat for top coats of vermilion lacquer. It is in excellent condition with the artists seal on the back. It comes in the original signed box.
Diameter: 11 Height: 1
This early to mid-1900s lacquer tray has been hand carved creating a textured repetitive pattern originating from the center. A layer of red lacquer has been applied over black lacquer enhancing the design by exposing the black undercoat. Good condition with surface scratches on the back.
Dimensions: 12 x 11 x 1
This early to mid-1900s style of container is traditionally used to hold tea cups. It is carved to simulate bamboo with a wonderful curved handle. Good condition with normal wear associated with age.
Height: 9 Diameter: 12
This early to mid-1900's Wakasa lacquer stacking box and tray was traditionally used to store food during New Years. It is covered in layers of mottled colored lacquer with a deep orange red interior. It comes in its original wooden storage box. Very good condition.
Dimensions: 12" x 7 1/2" x 7 1/2"
This early to mid-1900s Wajima lacquer box and tray set is artistically decorated in low relief with an iris and water design in colored lacquer. Very good condition with slight rubbing on the bottom of tray and box. It comes in the original signed wooden box.
Dimensions: Box: 5 ½ x 4 ½ x 2 Tray: 7 ½ x 6 x ½
This early to mid-1900s set of lacquer trays has been hand carved with an abstract geometric pattern and folded corner. A layer of orange lacquer has been applied over black lacquer enhancing the design by exposing the black undercoat. The artists mark is on the back. Excellent condition with a signed box.
Dimensions: 10 Ό x 10 ½ x Ύ
This unusually small lacquered okamochi or food box was crafted in the early 1900s. This style of container was traditionally used for carrying food. Its size, shaped handle and joinery make this a very special piece. It is in good condition with normal signs of wear. The name Okayasu is written on two sides.
Dimensions: 10 x 8 x 6 ½
This lovely mid-1900s plate was designed for holding Japanese sweets. It is finely crafted of beautifully grained keyaki or zelkova wood. The motif is a woven basket filled with mushrooms in raised colored lacquer. A black lacquer circular inset is on the bottom. Excellent condition.
Diameter: 7 Ό
This early to mid-1900s tray has been beautifully crafted of woven bamboo in a variety of plaiting techniques as seen on the front, back and sides. Several coats of lacquer were then applied to create the subtle variegated coloration. It is in good condition with slight signs of wear along the edges.
Dimensions: 14 x 10 x 1 ½
This mid-1900s eight-sided lacquer vase is simply designed in a deep rust-color over black lacquer. Good condition with minor wear along the edge of the base.
Dimensions: 13 x 5
