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Overview
A small vintage Japanese black lacquer dish decorated with a scene of two women in kimono walking beside the water beneath a large gold parasol. A red lantern hangs from the parasol, and a small child crouches in the reeds to the left. Behind the figures are gold-outlined thatched houses, distant hills and a flying bird, and the foreground shows reeds, an iris, wooden posts and a moored boat. The gold, red and green details stand ouBA-1697t well against the speckled black ground. It suits a desk, dressing table or display shelf, and works as a ring or trinket dish.
Background
Lightweight lacquered papier-mâché dishes and trays with Japanese figural scenes were popular decorative pieces in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. This dish is unmarked. The decoration appears to be printed, with gold and colored details, and the dish has a rolled rim and a plain black underside. It is very light, about 0.8 oz.
Condition
Vintage condition with wear. There are chips in the black lacquer around the rim and on the underside, showing the light brown material beneath, along with scratches, fine crazing, and some darkening and fading to the decoration, mostly on the figures and the parasol. No breaks or cracks are visible. Please see all photos.
Dimensions & Weight
The dish measures 4.5 inches in diameter and 0.5 inches high, and weighs about 0.8 oz.
Shipping
Free standard shipping within the US, packed securely.
