A Black-and-Gold Lacquer large trayHeisei era (1989-2019), late 20th century
Of standard form, the rectangular tray with upward-curving sides and angled corners supported on four cabriole legs, the entire surface covered in polished black roiro lacquer and decorated chiefly in gold takamaki-e with 24 chidori (plovers) flying over waves; clouds above; the exterior with floral motifs of the four seasons in gold and aokin takamaki-e with gold hirame, the underside finished in fine hirame; unsigned; with a wood storage box. 18cm x 61cm x 41cm (7 1/8in x 24 1/8in x 16 1/8in). (2).