Vintage Japanese Kamakura Style Tray With Box — 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-400)

Vintage Japanese Kamakura Style Tray With Box — 1950, Showa Era (SKU: 25M-400)

SKU:
25M-400
$130.00
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This exquisite vintage Japanese Kamakura-bori lacquer tray with matching lidded box dates to the 1950s, during Japan’s Showa Era. Hand-carved and finished in deep vermilion and black lacquer, the set features traditional Kamakura-style engraving, a technique renowned for its bold patterns and tactile textures inspired by nature and Buddhist motifs.

The rectangular tray and box showcase intricate wood carving beneath layers of red lacquer, then carefully polished to reveal the dark base, creating a dramatic contrast. The lid of the box features a subtly raised floral and crane motif—symbols of longevity and good fortune in Japanese culture.

Perfect as a decorative accent, collectible piece, or for storing small keepsakes, this tray and box set is a stunning example of mid-century Japanese craftsmanship. Whether displayed in a modern interior or traditional setting, it brings timeless elegance and cultural heritage to any space.

  • Origin: Japan

  • Era: Showa Period, circa 1950

  • Style: Kamakura-bori (Kamakura Carving)

  • Material: Hand-carved wood with layered red and black lacquer

  • Condition: Excellent vintage condition with minor wear consistent with age

  • SKU: 25M-400