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Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

Offered by: Tishu

Description
A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920-30s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum under a blooming plum tree; One with thatched roof house under a pine with assortment of farming tools, One with a floral arrangement; one with a gentleman's accouterment including a gourd, a stool, a bowl and a fan by a drying fabric that appears to serve as a screen. These lovely lacquerware were made to serve foods during elaborate banquet.

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	lacquerware
Condition:	Fair. Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. generally good with some surface wear typical of the lacquerware. One dish with the thatched-roof house has a tiny spot loss and some black residue in the center, as shown in the photo.
Creation Date:	1920-30s
Number of Pieces:	4-5
Styles / Movements:	Bespoke, Asian, Traditional
Patterns:	Asian/Oriental, Handmade, Traditional
Incollect Reference #:	446859

Dimensions

W.	9.25 in;	H.	2 in;
W.	23.5 cm;	H.	5.08 cm;

Message from Seller:

Our collection ranges from Neolithic Art to 20th century collectible art and design. It spans 5000 thousand years of history and crosses many civilizations and cultures. Our aesthetic strongholds are Mid-century studio design, Japanese and Korean art, Asian Textile Art and Contemporary Aboriginal Art. The diversity is united behind our singular vision to seek for timeless beauty and driven purely by our passion