Small Serving Tray with Maiden Flower Design by Attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI

Small Serving Tray with Maiden Flower Design c. late 18th century

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This small serving tray, attributed to Yamamoto Shunshō VI, showcases the intricate artistry of 18th century Japanese lacquerware. Created around the late 18th century, the tray features a delicate floral motif of maiden flowers in a warm copper hue, meticulously rendered on a black lacquered surface. This small yet sophisticated piece exemplifies the traditional techniques of Japanese lacquerwork, employing intricate designs and elegant color combinations. The tray, part of the Minneapolis Institute of Art collection, serves as a testament to the enduring beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese decorative arts.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

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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).