Japan antique EDO pair of URUSHI lacquer large trays Obon black gold MAKIE tableware

Edo-Period Grandeur: Kanazawa Heritage Lacquer Trays with Gold Bird Maki-e.

◻︎Item: Pair of Large Edo-Period nesting Trays (Obon)
◻︎Age: Late Edo Period (Mid-19th Century)
◻︎Origin: Kanazawa, Japan (From a long-established heritage estate)
◻︎Design: Exquisite Gold Maki-e Mesh & Twin Bird Crests
◻︎Dimensions: * Large: 20.1" × 13" × 1.7" (51cm × 33cm × 4.2cm)
Medium: 19.5" × 12.5" × 1.7" (49.6cm × 31.8cm × 4.2cm)
◻︎Weight: Total approx. 50.6 oz (1,438g)
◻︎Material: Natural Wood, Authentic Urushi Lacquer, Gold Powder (Maki-e)
◻︎Inclusions: Original Antique Wooden Storage Box

The Aesthetic of Edo-Period Kanazawa:
These nesting trays originate from a historic storehouse in Kanazawa, a city renowned for having some of Japan's most sophisticated lacquerware and gold-leaf traditions. Crafted at the end of the Edo period, they represent the pinnacle of luxury tableware from a time when such items were reserved for high-ranking families. The design features a continuous, mesh-like geometric pattern along the rims, punctuated by two birds arranged in a graceful, crest-like formation.

Master Craftsmanship & Detail:
Micro-Detailed Maki-e: The quality of the antique Maki-e is exceptionally high. Even upon close inspection, the delicate feathers of the birds and the precision of the gold mesh are rendered with astonishing detail, a hallmark of master craftsmen from the 19th century.

Deep Urushi Luster: The trays are finished in a profound black Urushi lacquer that has matured beautifully over 150 years, retaining a mirror-like depth that modern materials cannot replicate.

Original Provenance: Coming directly from a traditional family estate, these trays include their original wooden box, which has protected them for generations.

Creative Styling Ideas:
Grand Serving Set: Perfect for a high-end dinner service, tea ceremony, or for serving premium Sake and appetizers to guests.

Artistic Display: Their large size (over 20 inches) makes them stunning as display pieces on a sideboard or mounted in a gallery-style setting.

Historical Collection: A centerpiece for any serious collector of Japanese lacquerware or Edo-period artifacts.

Condition & Authentic Character:
In Excellent Antique Condition for its Age. Having been stored securely in a traditional Kanazawa warehouse, the lacquer remains vibrant. There are minor signs of its 150-year journey, including some surface chafing and small chips. Notably:

A small round area of peeled lacquer in the center of the large tray.

A small area of peeled lacquer along the edge of the medium tray.
These imperfections are consistent with authentic Edo-period lacquerware and do not detract from its overall structural integrity or visual splendor.

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