Large Japanese Lacquer Tray, Aizu Urushi, Togidashi Henshin-nuri, Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

The red, brown, gold and black marble color is beautiful in an organic atmosphere. 
This technique is called 津軽塗Tsugaru-nuri, and is one of the traditional crafts of Aomori Prefecture.
In the lacquer technique, it is called Togidashi Henshin-nuri. The very time-consuming technique of painting and polishing takes more than 40 processes and more than two months to finish.
The shells are embedded with a technique called mother-of-pearl inlay, which makes them glitter in places.

Trays of this size are not very common. It carries a lot in parties or also can be used as a board for displaying art and antique pieces.

□ Size:  H 1.2in × W 18.9in × D 18.9in （about H3cm×W48cm×D48cm  ）
□ Weight : 40.5oz (1151g)
□ Material : Wood, Lacquer, Shell

condition...
There are some lacquer's peeling-off at edged shown in pictures and  there are small scratches and dirt due to aging.