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Large Japanese Carved Kamakura Bori Lacquer Tea Tray browse these categories for related items... All Items: Vintage Arts:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese:Lacquer: Pre 1940: item # 806212 Please refer to our stock # 11E-143 when inquiring.
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This lovely round red and black lacquer tray with hand carved peony blossoms and leaves was crafted in a technique known as kamakura-bori and dates to the early 20th century. The alternating layers of color create a rich effect on the low relief carving, adding to its three dimensional quality. There is a wonderful depth and patina to the richly textured finish of this tray, which was very likely a tea ceremony presentation tray. The reverse is simply finished with red lacquer. With its large crimson-colored petals, the Chinese and Japanese consider the tree peony (“botan”) to be the “king of flowers,” regarding its showy blossom as a symbol of good fortune, high honor and the spring season. Kamakura-bori is a type of Japanese lacquer ware which consists of carved wood decorated with layers of black and red lacquer which are often rubbed down and polished to achieve a mottled effect so the red lacquer shows through in certain places on the carving. It is said to have originated during the Kamakura period and was based on Chinese models. Of the various types of provincial lacquer wares, kamakura-bori is outstanding. From the beginning of the Meiji period, it was produced in great quantities, not only in Kamakura proper. Its uncluttered beauty was much favored for eating and writing utensils as well as implements used in the tea ceremony. Because of the Japanese preference for “sabi” and “shibui,” the very simplicity and unaffectedness of kamakura-bori lacquer work makes it a special favorite among connoisseurs. CONDITION is excellent, with only minor wear on the back consistent with age and usage. DIMENSIONS: 14” (35.5 cm) diameter, ¾” (2 cm) deep. |
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