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Overview
An oval wooden tray finished in red lacquer, with a scalloped, many-lobed rim and a sunken central panel that follows the same lobed outline. A twisted brass-colored wire is bound around the outer edge of the rim and around the foot, fixed in place with small round-head pins. The lacquer is heavily worn, with deep red showing through darker, crazed and rubbed areas, which gives the surface a strong aged look. The tray sits on a raised, lobed foot. It suits a console, sideboard, shelf or coffee table as a display piece.
Background
Lobed red lacquer trays are a traditional form in East Asian lacquerware. This tray is unmarked, and its exact origin and age are not known. It is made of wood, with the wire binding fixed by hand-set pins.
Condition
Fair condition with heavy wear. There are two splits running through the wood, one from the rim on each side, visible from both the top and the underside. The lacquer has extensive rubbing, crazing, scratches and small losses, with bare wood showing along the edges, and there are green patina spots around some of the wire pins. The wire binding and the foot are present. Best suited for display rather than everyday use. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The tray measures 14.2 x 10.2 x 2.3 inches (L x W x H), or about 36.1 x 25.9 x 5.8 cm. It weighs 15.3 oz (about 434 g).
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
