ANTIQUE MID MEIJI ERA (c.1890) LACQUERED SERVING TRAY OBON OZEN PINE GOLD MAKIE

Description

This is a mid Meiji era (c.1890) antique Japanese square
Obon
(serving tray) made of hand carved cryptomeria wood followed by multiple layers of black lacquer.  Obon are trays used to carry small dishes and tea cups. It has a raised gold design (
makie
) of a young pine sapling (see pictures).
It measures 12" square by 2" tall (31 x 5 cm). Having been used lovingly for over a century and havaing been protected by its original kiri wood presentation box, with exception to some minor signs of past use  (see enlarged pictures), this antique obon remains in
very fine condition
.  The original kiri wood protective presentation box measures 13" square by 3" high.  (33 x 7.5 cm).
You'
ll love it
, I guarantee it
.........If you purchase this item and are not completely delighted with it, you may return it for a no questions asked refund within 30 days of receipt.
Shoguns
and the
Shogun's
Gallery
of Portland, Oregon have been in the Japanese antique business for over 38 years, and highly value our customers. Satisfaction Guarantee: All items are carefully described and photographed. If not completely delighted with any item it may be returned in original condition for refund of purchase price, less actual shipping cost. Most items listed are antiques, and as such may have an expected amount of wear from normal use. We do not sell items with major flaws without mentioning it in the listing. See photos and descriptions for condition. Returns must be shipped back within 30 days of receipt. Buyer assumes all shipping fees. If you have specific questions about the item or condition, please feel free to ask before bidding and we will make every effort to respond promptly. International buyers are responsible for any customs duties, taxes, etc. imposed by the buyer's home country.