Antique Negoro Tray – Japanese Lacquer Round Obon Tray, Signed Artisan Wood

This Antique Negoro Tray is a handcrafted wood tray that embodies traditional Japanese craftsmanship and the timeless beauty of Negoro lacquerware. Designed as a round obon tray, it features vibrant red lacquer over deep black, using authentic traditional urushi lacquer techniques that create a stunning red black tray. Measuring 14.1 inches wide and weighing 30 ounces (852g), this signed artisan tray offers a substantial feel perfect for serving tea or vintage sake. The natural wood warping adds unique character, reflecting the wabi sabi kitchenware aesthetic prized in Japandi style centerpiece designs.

The Antique Negoro Tray delivers both function and artistry with these key features:

- Authentic Negoro lacquerware with multi-layered red over black finish for lasting beauty

- Hand-signed by the artisan on the underside, ensuring genuine craftsmanship

- Made from natural wood with traditional urushi lacquer that develops a unique patina over time

- Generous 14.1" diameter and sturdy 30 oz weight for stable serving of tea ceremony ozen or vintage sake serving board

- Slight natural wood warping adds charm and authenticity to each piece

- Available in sets of three, ideal for coordinated table presentations or Japandi style centerpieces

This round obon tray is perfect as a vintage sake serving board or elegant tea ceremony ozen plate. Its durable construction supports heavy iron kettles or ceramic tea bowls while the worn vermilion red finish reveals black lacquer beneath, showcasing the beauty found through daily use. Collectors value this organic aging process as a hallmark of true Negoro lacquerware.

The signed artisan tray comes with a history rooted in the medieval Negoro-ji Temple tradition, offering an authentic taste of Japanese culture. Its solid wood base has naturally warped over decades, a characteristic embraced in wabi sabi kitchenware for adding warmth and individuality rather than viewed as damage.

This Antique Negoro Tray is structurally sound and suitable for everyday use despite minor surface scratches and chips from age, which enhance its vintage appeal. It makes an exceptional gift or addition to any Japandi style centerpiece collection seeking to blend function with timeless elegance.

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