Vintage Japanese Kabazaiku Cherry Bark Lacquer Tray, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0215-1

Vintage Japanese Kabazaiku Cherry Bark Lacquer Tray, Late Showa 1966-1989 | SKU: 26J-0215-1

A striking round tray in the kabazaiku tradition -- mottled cherry bark exterior paired with a vivid red lacquer interior.

A kabazaiku vessel is a handcrafted Japanese piece featuring a wood core wrapped in natural cherry bark, a specialty craft long associated with the mountainous regions of northern Japan. This shallow round tray displays the hallmark qualities of that tradition: a richly textured exterior of mottled amber and deep brown bark, with warm golden flecks catching the light across its surface. The interior is finished in glossy red urushi-style lacquer -- a bold, luminous crimson that contrasts beautifully against the organic exterior -- while a fine black lacquer band trims the rim, lending the piece a refined, finished edge. As a piece of vintage Japanese craft, it reflects the quiet artisanal skill that made kabazaiku objects treasured both domestically and as export souvenirs during the Showa era.

Today this tray is as versatile as it is beautiful. Its compact size and striking color palette make it a natural living room accent or coffee table centerpiece in a Japandi style or wabi-sabi aesthetic interior. Use it as a stylish catchall on an entryway console for keys and small items, a bedside tray for rings and accessories, or a decorative display piece on a bookshelf or mantle. The bold red interior makes it an especially eye-catching gift for collectors of Japanese vintage craft or as a unique housewarming gift for anyone drawn to handcrafted objects with genuine character and history.

• Origin: Japan
• Era: 1966-1989 (Late Showa)
• Material: Wood core with cherry bark exterior (kabazaiku-style); red lacquer interior; black lacquer rim trim
• Use: Serving or display tray; suitable for confections, small objects, or decorative display
• Modern Use: Entryway catchall dish; bedside jewelry or accessories tray; living room decorative accent
• Features: Round shallow form with straight sides; mottled amber and brown bark exterior with natural variation; vivid glossy red lacquer interior; black lacquer rim band; minor crack visible at inner rim edge
• Dimensions: 8"Diameter x 2"H
• Condition: Good -- minor crack at inner rim edge consistent with age; overall lacquer surface intact and glossy

A rare and tactile piece of vintage Japanese craft that brings the quiet beauty of natural materials and traditional lacquerwork into 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 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.