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Set of Four Japanese Maki-e Lacquered Pedestal Dishes

About the Item

A set of four Japanese shallow footed bowls or dishes in red lacquer with predominantly gold Makie design circa 1920s-1930s Taisho period. Each was decorated with hiramakie painting of different motifs, mostly gold, black and pewter color. One with a temple drum under a blooming plum tree; One with thatched roof house under a pine with assortment of farming tools, One with a floral arrangement; one with a gentleman's accouterment including a gourd, a stool, a bowl and a fan by a drying fabric that appears to serve as a screen. These lovely lacquerware were made to serve foods during elaborate banquet.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 2 in (5.08 cm)Diameter: 9.25 in (23.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 4
  • Style:
    Japonisme (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920s-1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. generally good with some surface wear typical of the lacquerware. One dish with the thatched-roof house has a tiny spot loss and some black residue in the center, as shown in the photo.
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU945022895572
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