Vintage Japanese Kashiki Lacquer Dessert Dish, 1966 - 1989 (Late Showa) | SKU: 26M-566

Japanese Kashiki Lacquer Dessert Dish | Vintage Tea Ceremony Serving Piece & Living Room Accent, 1966-1989 (Late Showa), SKU 26M-566

A signed lacquerware kashiki with gold makie rabbit and autumn grass motif, presented in its original wooden storage box

A kashiki is a traditional Japanese lidded dish used to serve wagashi -- handcrafted Japanese confections -- during the chado tea ceremony. This beautifully crafted example features a rounded oval form lacquered in a deep, lustrous kuri-iro (chestnut) red-brown tone, a color prized in classical Japanese lacquerware for its warmth and depth. The domed lid is decorated in gold makie with a charmingly rendered usagi (rabbit) nestled among autumn susuki grasses -- a classic pairing in Japanese seasonal imagery evoking the harvest moon and the tranquility of the natural world. Both the interior of the lid and the base of the bowl are finished in the same rich lacquer, and a maker's seal is stamped in gold on the underside of both pieces, attesting to the hand of a named craftsman. The piece retains its original kiri wood tomobako (presentation box), inscribed with the maker's name and seal -- a mark of quality in Japanese antique craft that significantly enhances its collectibility.

In a modern home, this vintage Japanese lacquerware dish makes a striking living room accent displayed on a shelf or coffee table, perfectly suited to a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. The lidded bowl can also serve beautifully as a jewelry holder or keepsake box on a bedroom dresser, keeping small treasures safe beneath its glossy domed lid. It makes a thoughtful and unique gift for collectors of Japanese antiques or anyone who appreciates handcrafted Japanese craft -- an elegant housewarming gift that brings centuries of ceremonial beauty into everyday life.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Lacquered wood; gold makie decoration; kiri (paulownia) tomobako storage box
• Use: Kashiki -- traditional lidded dish for serving wagashi confections during the Japanese tea ceremony
• Modern Use: Living room decorative accent; bedroom jewelry or keepsake holder; tea table serving dish for sweets
• Features: Deep kuri-iro red-brown lacquer finish; domed oval lid with gold makie usagi (rabbit) and susuki autumn grass motif; maker's gold seal stamped on underside of both lid and bowl; original signed kiri wood tomobako included
• Dimensions: 7" Diameter x 3"H
• Condition: Excellent

A luminous example of handcrafted Japanese lacquerware -- where tea ceremony tradition, seasonal artistry, and the quiet beauty of the wabi-sabi aesthetic meet in a single collectible piece.

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.