Tray

Date1700-1800

Object PlaceRyukyu Islands, Japan, East Asia, Asia

MediumLacquer on wood with inlaid mother-of-pearl and incised gold decoration

Dimensionsheight x width x depth:
1 5/8 x 11 3/4 x 11 3/4 in.
4.1 x 29.7 x 29.7 cm

ClassificationsLacquer

Credit LineFounders Society Purchase with funds from Mrs. Howard J. Stoddard and Mr. and Mrs. Stanford C. Stoddard

Object number1987.32

DescriptionFour legged, red lacquer, square tray. The face of the tray has nine cranes of inlaid mother-of-pearl in various postures of flight against a background of scattered clouds drawn in gold lacquer. In the lower left corner is a mother-of-pearl inlaid bank of bamboo and reeds. Inside and outside of rim have inlaid dragons on each side. Rim and legs have incised gold decoration.

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