Small Serving Tray with Spearflower Design c. late 18th century
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This small serving tray, attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI, is a fine example of Japanese lacquerware. The tray, dating from the late 18th century, features a delicate design of spearflower branches with leaves in shades of orange, brown and red, painted on a black lacquer ground. The tray, likely used for serving tea or other refreshments, showcases the intricate craftsmanship and artistic skill prevalent in Japanese lacquerware during this period. The tray's understated elegance and refined design would have appealed to a discerning audience, making it a valuable addition to any collection.
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Originally from a set of ten, the five trays on display here show a variety of plant motifs associated with the seasons, and executed in hiramaki-e (low sprinkled picture) with gold and pigmented powders. The bottom of one of the trays bears the seal “Shunshō,” for the family of lacquer artisans. The Shunshō school was established by Yamamoto Shunshō (1610–1682) and continued on until the end of the 19th century. Shunshō I was well known for his mastery of the togidashi-e (polished out picture) technique, which is used on these pieces. However, the naturalism of the plant designs indicates that this is a later piece by either Shunshō V (Jirobei, b. 1734) or VI (Masanori, d. 1803).
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