Vintage Japanese Lacquerware, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-834-1

Japanese Kyo-Nurimono Lacquer Tray | Decorative Serving Tray & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-834-1

A handcrafted kyo-shikki footed lacquerware tray from Kyoto, finished in deep black urushi with a fine horizontal grain texture and a slender gold accent band.

A kyo-shikki is a piece of traditional Kyoto lacquerware, a craft with roots stretching back over a thousand years and long prized for its refined elegance and meticulous finish. This circular footed tray -- known in Japanese as a nurimono or shikki bon -- exemplifies the restrained sophistication associated with Kyoto craft. The body is built from turned wood and finished in multiple layers of deep black urushi lacquer, with a subtle fine-line texture running horizontally around the outer wall, lending the surface an almost textile-like quality. A single slender band of gold lacquer encircles the mid-section, providing a quiet but luminous contrast to the matte-black ground. The piece rests on elegantly splayed bracket feet, each lacquered to match, giving the tray a poised, almost architectural presence. It is presented with its original orange gift box and a printed maker's pamphlet referencing Kyoto lacquerware -- strong indicators of a quality artisan studio piece. This is a fine example of handcrafted Japanese lacquerware produced during the Late Showa period, when traditional kyo-shikki studios continued to supply ceremonial and gift-grade wares to discerning buyers.

In a modern home, this footed lacquer tray makes a striking living room accent -- perfect for displaying on a coffee table, sideboard, or entryway console as a decorative catch-all for keys, stones, or small objects. Its deep black-and-gold palette pairs beautifully with Japandi style interiors, wabi-sabi aesthetic spaces, or any minimalist decor scheme that values quiet luxury. It works equally well as a serving tray for Japanese sweets (wagashi) and a teacup during a tea ceremony gathering, or as a jewelry display tray on a bedroom vanity. Complete with its original box, it also makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors or Japanophiles who appreciate authentic vintage Japanese craft.

• Origin: Kyoto, Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Turned wood with multiple layers of black urushi lacquer; gold lacquer accent band
• Use: Footed serving or presentation tray for tea ceremony sweets, sake cups, or formal dining; ceremonial and gift use
• Modern Use: Decorative living room accent tray; bedroom vanity jewelry display; entryway catch-all or coffee table centerpiece
• Features: Circular open tray form with fine horizontal line texture on outer wall; single slender gold lacquer band at mid-section; elegantly splayed bracket feet; deep gloss-black interior; retains original Kyoto lacquerware gift box and maker's pamphlet
• Dimensions: 8"W x 8"D x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare studio-quality piece of handcrafted Japanese lacquerware that brings the quiet luxury of Kyoto craft traditions into any modern interior.

We use professional studio lighting to highlight the natural character of the wood. As a result, the tone may appear slightly warmer than under natural daylight.

All vintage and antique items are sold as-is. Each piece may exhibit signs of age, including scratches, wear, or minor imperfections. These are not considered defects but natural evidence of the item’s authenticity and age.