Tray Pair

Vintage 1970's

PAIR OF LACQUER TRAYS

An outstanding spectacular pair of maki e i e lacquer trays decorated with sprays of bamboo leaves.

The rims are edged in Japanese silver.

The trays were for the ceremonial giving of steamed buns ( Manju) by the bride to the relatives and neighbours. This is why the trays are called Manju, meaning Longevity.

Refer to the large images for full of details of quality and condition.
As new in mint condition, a stored family treasure.

Original Tomobako - Wood Box The lid reading: Kuro Ro Iro Maki E Man Ju Ki - Black Roiro Lacquer Longevity Trays .

Reverse of the lid: Characters reading: Miya Zaki Hei An Do - The name of a very famous lacquer shop in Kyoto. Upper red seal mark reading: Sakai Machi Ebisu Gawa, Kyoto - address of shop. Lower red seal mark reading : Made by Miyazaki.

The two characters on the back of the trays: Naga Ta
(owners name)

Length about : 30.5 cm Width about : 30.5 cm
Height about: 5 cm
Weight about: 682 grams

Length about : 26 cm Width about : 26 cm
Height about: 4 cm
Weight about: 449 grams

A$295

Roiro Lacquer is a very high quality lacquer made by purifying without adding oils to the lacquer)
The finest quality wood lacquer in the world is that made in Japan.
Made using only the best woods such as, Zelkova (keyaki), Japanese Chestnut, Japanese Cypress, Magnolia, Cherry.
It takes approximately 6 months and 23 different processes from start to finish to produce each individual Handmade Item