Two Fans

Vintage 1970s

TWO FANS " STAMP TRAY "

A superb compact delicate lacquer maki e "stamp tray" decorated with two open fans, branching pines on one, plum blossoms on the other and a closed fan.

In Japan there are many forms of presentation using different types of ceremonial trays and the behaviour associated with them.

This is just one example. Although nominally called a "stamp tray" it is used for presenting / showing/ what is normally a special, a treasured item, or money.

An example being: If a person wished to show another person a special piece they own, they would place it on a tray like this to view.
If a person is making a monetary gift to another person, they would place the money on a tray like this to give.
In Japan, presentation is an important part of the culture.

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 characters read: Wa Jima Nuri Sen Men Maki - Wajima Lacquer Fan faced Makie Lacquer. Ki Tte Bon - Stamp Ceremonial Tray.
Reverse: Wajima lacquer . Jukousai- Artist name

Length about : 24.3 cm Width about : 15.4 cm
Height about: 2.0cm
Weight about: 158 grams
A$145

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
Wajima Lacquer:
Lacquer ware production in Wajima is thought to date back to ancient times. Lacquer products from 6,800 years ago have also been discovered at the Mibiki Ruins, also on the Noto Peninsula . In Wajima, lacquer products have been excavated at the Yadani B ruins, which are remains from the Heian period.
The oldest surviving Wajima lacquerware is said to be the vermilion door of the former main hall of Juzo Shrine (Kawaimachi, Wajima City), which is said to have been made in 1524 during the Muromachi period .
It is said that the current Wajima-nuri technique was established during the Kanbun era in the early Edo period. Wajima, located at the northern tip of the Noto Peninsula, was a port of call for ships such as the Kitamae-bune, and by this time they had already expanded their sales channels by taking advantage of shipping.

Today, Wajima lacquerware is widely sold as high-class lacquerware, and the Wajima Lacquer Art Museum in Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture has become a tourist spot.