Vintage Japanese Lacqureware, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-847-2

Japanese Takatsuki Lacquerware Footed Tray | Decorative Bowl & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-847-2

A luminous red-and-gold lacquer offering stand with fine reeding detail, presented in its original wooden storage box.

A takatsuki is a traditional Japanese footed tray or pedestal dish used to present ritual offerings of food, sweets, or sacred objects at Shinto shrines, Buddhist altars, and formal banquet settings. This handcrafted Japanese lacquerware example is turned from wood and finished in a striking combination of vermilion red and burnished gold lacquer, applied in fine concentric ridges -- a technique known as sujime-nuri -- that catches the light with remarkable depth. The wide, shallow basin flares elegantly from a ringed pedestal base, and the underside of the foot reveals the dark natural wood tone beneath the lacquer finish, confirming the hand-turned construction. The piece is accompanied by its original inscribed wooden storage box, a hallmark of quality Japanese antique craft, indicating it was made or retailed by a named workshop.

Today, this vintage Japanese lacquerware takatsuki makes a stunning living room accent or dining table centerpiece -- use it to display seasonal fruit, artisan chocolates, or decorative stones for a wabi-sabi aesthetic that feels both ancient and entirely contemporary. Its warm red-and-gold palette pairs beautifully with Japandi style interiors, complementing natural linen, raw wood, and muted ceramics. Place it on a sideboard as a jewellery or key tray, or use it as a candle riser to amplify a warm glow in the bedroom. A genuinely unique housewarming gift for collectors and Japanophiles who appreciate handcrafted Japanese objects with real history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Turned wood with layered urushi-style lacquer in vermilion red and gold; original wooden storage box included
• Use: Ritual offering stand (takatsuki); used at altars, shrines, and formal dining presentations
• Modern Use: Decorative centerpiece bowl, jewellery or key tray, candle riser or living room accent
• Features: Fine concentric ridge (sujime-nuri) lacquer finish throughout; wide shallow basin with flared rim; ringed pedestal foot; dark natural wood visible on underside; presented in an inscribed wooden storage box from a named workshop
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A radiant piece of Japanese antique lacquerware that brings ceremonial warmth and artisan craftsmanship to any modern home.

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.