Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 20

Old Japanese mulberry tray/Showa era/20th century/Beautiful wood grain

About the Item

Introducing a rectangular tray made of mulberry wood from the Showa period in Japan. This gem was carefully carved from a single piece of solid wood using the mulberry tree, which has been popular in Japan since ancient times. The deep, dark brown surface of the wood has a beautiful flowing grain characteristic of mulberry wood, and quietly radiates a sense of presence. In order to maximize the texture of the material, the decoration is modest and the form is simple. Even the soft curves of the four corners are gentle to the touch and graceful throughout. Measuring approximately 43 x 25 cm, it is an easy size to incorporate into everyday use at home. It can be used in a wide range of situations, such as with coffee and bread in the morning, tea cakes and teacups in the afternoon, or as a transferring vessel for entertaining. Its moderate thickness and lightness make it easy to handle and stress-free to carry. Although there are some age spots and signs of use, there is no noticeable warping, and the overall condition is very good. The bottom surface is beautifully finished, showing careful attention to detail. In particular, the craftsmanship seen in the carving of the corners is understated, but gives a sense of certain beauty. In Japan, where the culture of sencha tea is as old as the Chinese, the culture of trays has long been nurtured. This tray is part of that tradition, but it also possesses a universal beauty that has transcended the ages and still blends in with daily life. It blends seamlessly into modern life and gently complements dining tables and spaces, regardless of whether they are Japanese or Western. Every time you use it in your daily life, you will feel the warmth of the wood in the palm of your hand and see the soft luster of the wood. Its quiet presence adds a spoonful of richness to your life. Size: W43 x D25 x H2.7 cm Weight: 696g
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 1.07 in (2.7 cm)Width: 16.93 in (43 cm)Depth: 9.85 in (25 cm)
  • Style:
    Showa (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Hand-Carved,Woodwork
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th century
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487244269592

More From This Seller

View All
Old Japanese wooden low table/Showa era/20th century
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden low table. The wood is probably pine or cypress. It has a very simple design, but the grain of the tabletop an...
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sofa Tables

Materials

Pine

Old Japanese wooden low table/Showa era/20th century

Old Japanese wooden low table/Showa era/20th century

$800
Old Japanese wabi-sabi wooden tray / 20th century/Tableware[obon]
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden tray made in Japan between the Taisho and early Showa periods. In Japanese, it is called "obon." The material is unknown, but it is thought to be wood such as horse ...
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Tableware

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wabi-sabi wooden tray / 20th century/Tableware[obon]

Old Japanese wabi-sabi wooden tray / 20th century/Tableware[obon]

$1,000
Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a wooden bear, likely made during the Showa era in Japan. The industry of carving wooden bears in Hokkaido began to develop around the Taisho era as souvenirs. During the col...
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era

Old Japanese wooden carved bear/animal figurine/Showa era

$1,500
Japanese old wooden stool / 20th century / Taisho to Showa period
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a stool that was made from the Taisho period to the mid-Showa period (1910 to 1960) in Japan. They are often used in factories and craftsmen's workshops, but they were also f...
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Stools

Materials

Beech

Japanese old wooden stool / 20th century / Taisho to Showa period

Japanese old wooden stool / 20th century / Taisho to Showa period

$400
Japanese old wall-mounted pottery vase/carp figurine/20th century/Showa
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a ceramic figurine made in the Showa period of Japan. It depicts a carp and a human clinging to it. This is based on a part of a story made in the Edo period. This human's n...
Category

20th Century Japanese Taisho Decorative Art

Materials

Pottery

Japanese old wall-mounted pottery vase/carp figurine/20th century/Showa

Japanese old wall-mounted pottery vase/carp figurine/20th century/Showa

$600
Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an old Japanese wooden object. It is thought to have been made during the Showa era, approximately 1930-1980. I don't know the type of tree. It is made using the roots and kn...
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament

Old Japanese turtle-shaped wooden object/20th century/natural wood ornament

$1,000

You May Also Like

20th Century French Tray
Located in Atlanta, GA
This exquisite early 20th-century painted sheet metal tray is a beautiful example of vintage decorative artistry. Featuring a delicately hand-painted floral design, the centerpiece s...
Category

20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Sheet Metal

20th Century French Tray

20th Century French Tray

$450
20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid
Located in North Miami, FL
20th century/Shōwa era japanese glazed porcelain teapot of black cat with mouse Lid By: unknown Material: porcelain, paint, wood, ceramic Technique: pressed, molded, carved, painted...
Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain, Wood, Paint, Ceramic

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

20th C./Shōwa Era Japanese Glazed Porcelain Teapot of Black Cat with Mouse Lid

$600
Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquered Wooden Spoon Shamoji
Located in Vancouver, BC
This incredibly beautiful and functional red lacquered hardwood spoon is truly one of a kind. The deep matte like finish of the red lacquer over the wood make this something worth ow...
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquered Wooden Spoon Shamoji

Early 20th Century Japanese Lacquered Wooden Spoon Shamoji

$350
20th Century Italia Solid Silver Appetizer Tray with 6 Crystals
By Arval Argenti Valenza
Located in VALENZA, IT
Rectangular tray in solid 800 silver with 6 removable crystals for different types of appetizers. The tray is smooth with a welded edge with a rope design. The original crystals of...
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Other Tableware

Materials

Crystal, Silver

20th Century Italia Solid Silver Appetizer Tray with 6 Crystals

20th Century Italia Solid Silver Appetizer Tray with 6 Crystals

$4,186 Sale Price
27% Off
20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray in a Swan Shape
By Osvaldo Monti
Located in VALENZA, IT
Unusual sterling silver tray in the shape of a swan. Oval in shape, the central part is smooth and polished with pumice stone, while the edge has been embossed, chiseled and engrave...
Category

Early 2000s Italian Arts and Crafts Tableware

Materials

Sterling Silver

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray in a Swan Shape

20th Century Italian Sterling Silver Tray in a Swan Shape

$5,116 Sale Price
20% Off
20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand
By Roberto Malagola
Located in VALENZA, IT
Oval tray with handles and hand-pierced edge with leaf motif. The tray is completely handmade. The handles are in silver with fusion processing that take up the leaf design. The so...
Category

1990s Italian Other Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand

20th Century Italian Solid Silver Tray on Silver Stand

$15,256 Sale Price
20% Off

Recently Viewed

View All