Vintage Japanese Lacqureware, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-847-1

Japanese Shikki Lacquerware Decorative Plate | Wall Art & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-847-1

A masterwork of Japanese urushi lacquer -- deep black ground, gold-leaf moon motif, and richly detailed botanical maki-e, presented in its original signed wooden box.

A shikki decorative plate is a traditional Japanese lacquerware display piece, crafted not for everyday dining but as a collector's object meant to be admired. This exceptional example features a luminous jet-black urushi lacquer ground built up over a wooden base in the time-honored manner of Japanese antique lacquerware. At the center, a boldly placed gold-leaf teardrop -- evoking a harvest moon or a ginkgo leaf -- anchors the composition, its aged amber surface traced with fine brushwork depicting grasses and foliage. Surrounding this focal point, the entire field of the plate is animated with an intricate maki-e (sprinkled-gold) design of wildflowers, daisy-like blooms, rounded petals, and trailing stems rendered in rich burnished gold against the darkness. The reverse is finished in an equally flawless black lacquer, and the plate rests on a gently curved foot ring. The piece is accompanied by its original kiri (paulownia) wood presentation box, which bears an inscription identifying this as a decorative plate (kazari-zara) in the Wajima-nuri tradition -- one of Japan's most celebrated regional lacquer styles -- with calligraphy attributing the work to a named artisan studio. This is handcrafted Japanese craft of the highest order.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese lacquerware plate makes a striking living room accent displayed on a plate stand or shallow shelf, where its dramatic black-and-gold palette complements both Japandi style interiors and minimalist decor. It works equally well as a bedroom decor focal point on a dresser or mantelpiece, lending the quiet elegance of wabi-sabi aesthetics to any space. The piece is also a sophisticated entryway accent -- placed on a console table, it greets guests with unmistakable Japanese artistry. Complete with its original wooden box, it makes a truly unique gift for collectors, art lovers, or anyone passionate about Japanese decorative arts.

• Origin: Japan -- likely Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood base with urushi (lacquer) finish; gold-leaf and maki-e botanical decoration; original kiri (paulownia) wood presentation box
• Use: Kazari-zara -- decorative display plate, presented as a collector's art object
• Modern Use: Living room accent on a plate stand or shelf; bedroom decor focal point on a dresser or mantle; unique gift for collectors and Japanophiles
• Features: Deep black urushi lacquer ground; large gold-leaf teardrop (moon/leaf) motif at center; all-over maki-e wildflower and botanical design in burnished gold; flawless black lacquer reverse with foot ring; accompanied by original signed kiri wood box with artisan inscription
• Dimensions: 12" Diameter x 2"H
• Condition: Excellent

A rare signed piece of Japanese antique lacquerware -- museum-quality urushi craft that transforms any wall or shelf into a quiet celebration of Japanese artistic tradition.

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.