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Beautiful Japanese Taisho (1920s) Set of 10 Lacquer Trays (Kashibon), Tokuhiko
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Beautiful Japanese Taisho (1920s) Set of 10 Lacquer Trays (Kashibon), Tokuhiko

1900 - 1920
Sold 1 August 2025 · Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Lovely Taisho (1920s) set of ten lacquer trays (kashibon) by Tokuhiko, a Wajima lacquer artist from the Ishikawa Prefecture. The trays are square (22.3 x 22.3cm) with folded corners; variously decorated with fruits including pomegranates, grapes, beans, bamboo roots and others, depicted in polychrome, gold and silver hiramaki-e, kirikane and takamaki-e lacquer on a green ground, the edges in red lacquer and the backs in black roiro. Each tray is signed and sealed Tokuhiko. They come in a tomobako wood box inscribed ‘Meimei kashibon, Tokuhiko’ (A set of individual trays for serving sweets, made by Tokuhiko), with the seal Tokuhiko.

Superb original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Tray to the 1920s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
22.3cm (8.78")
Depth
22.3cm (8.78")
Reference Numbers
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SA1150409
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AD840
Description
Lovely Taisho (1920s) set of ten lacquer trays (kashibon) by Tokuhiko, a Wajima lacquer artist from the Ishikawa Prefecture. The trays are square (22.3 x 22.3cm) with folded corners; variously decorated with fruits including pomegranates, grapes, beans, bamboo roots and others, depicted in polychrome, gold and silver hiramaki-e, kirikane and takamaki-e lacquer on a green ground, the edges in red lacquer and the backs in black roiro. Each tray is signed and sealed Tokuhiko.
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They come in a tomobako wood box inscribed ‘Meimei kashibon, Tokuhiko’ (A set of individual trays for serving sweets, made by Tokuhiko), with the seal Tokuhiko.
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Superb original condition.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Lacquer Tray to the 1920s.

Height
2cm (0.79")
Width
22.3cm (8.78")
Depth
22.3cm (8.78")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1150409
Dealers Internal Ref
AD840
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2021
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A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Beautiful Japanese Taisho (1920s) Set of 10 Lacquer Trays (Kashibon), Tokuhiko

Archive II A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface. View II
Archive III A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface. View III
Archive IV A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface. View IV
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Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface.
Beautiful Japanese Taisho (1920s) Set of 10 Lacquer Trays (kashibon), Tokuhiko
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A square green lacquer tray featuring delicate metallic inlay motifs of botanical elements across the polished surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectDecorative Trays
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleJapanese Taisho
  • MaterialWood, Urushi lacquer, Metal inlay
  • ColourGreen
  • MotifsBotanical inlay, Polished urushi finish, Square form
  • SizeH 2 cm (1 in) x W 22.3 cm (9 in) x D 22.3 cm (9 in)

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The Taisho period (19121926) bridges traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern design influences, often featuring refined lacquer techniques and subtle artistic motifs reflecting nature.

Authentic pieces are typically constructed from a wooden base coated with multiple layers of sap from the lacquer tree (urushi), sometimes enhanced with metal inlays or pigmented powders.

Authenticity is assessed through the depth of the urushi finish, natural wear patterns, maker signatures or seals, and the quality of traditional joinery on the wooden core.

These pieces function well as decorative accents on sideboards or coffee tables, used to display small objects or appreciated on their own as minimalist art.

Preservation requires keeping items away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity fluctuations, cleaning only with a soft, dry cloth, and avoiding chemical solvents.
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