Japanese Lacquer Wood Serving Tray Vtg Kamakurabori Carved Iris Wreath LWB173 rainbow Packed Weight: 809 grams

Packed Weight: 809 grams

Acquired from a friend's home in Gifu

a legendary bird motif often used in Buddhist art and architecture

These two themes together mean this image is zodiac and New Year-related

and Bishamonten (dignity)

Japanese Lacquer Wood Serving Tray Vtg Kamakurabori Carved Iris Wreath LWB173 rainbow Packed Weight: 809 gramsVintage Japanese Wooden Lacquer Serving Tray, Obon w Box A bright red lacquer on the front and black on the back, this vintage lacquer Japanese serving tray is made of wood. It is round with slightly raised sides so drinks cannot easily slide off. It features a carved image of a wreath made up of an iris flower and its stem and leaves in the Kamakurabori style. It comes with the original paper box. Obon (serving trays) are typically used for serving