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Japanese Lacquer Tray with Intricate Designs

Offered by: Naga Antiques

Description
This lacquer tray uses several lacquer techniques including multi-color painting of flowers, ito-me (thread pattern) and shell inlay. The artist was Shimano Sanshu (1877 - 1965). He was from Kanazawa in Noto province, which is an area known for making lacquer. He studied lacquer work under Tsuruta Wasaburo, maki-e lacquer under Matsuoka Kippei, and painting under Kishinami Ryukei. He eventually moved to Osaka, and showed his work internationally (Chicago, Paris, Belgium, and others). Comes in original wood signed storage box. Calligraphy on the box dates the tray as Showa 9 (or 1934).

More Information

Origin:	Japan
Period:	1920-1949
Creation Date:	1934
Styles / Movements:	Asian, Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	A5206
Incollect Reference #:	451525

Dimensions

H.	1.25 in;	Diam.	15.25 in;
H.	3.18 cm;	Diam.	38.74 cm;

Message from Seller:

Naga Antiques, with over 45 years of expertise, is a renowned source for fine Asian antiques, specializing in Japanese screens, bronzes, ceramics, and more. Our diverse collection also includes Art Deco, American Modern, Continental, and Biedermeier furniture, available at our Hudson, NY gallery. For inquiries, contact 518.828.8585 or email thegallery@nagaantiques.com.