Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray Vtg Wajima Obon Square Brown Black L162 kiseto These were daily-use footwear

These were daily-use footwear

Kanji meaning: infantry crops 18rh group

The use of a snuffer helps to avoid problems associated with blowing hot wax and it avoids the smoke and odor of blowing a candle out

It's decorated with illustrations of flying Japanese cranes tsuru on a gold foil sky

This two-panel kashigata mold is carved with the design of the mythical phoenix ho-oh

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray Vtg Wajima Obon Square Brown Black L162 kiseto These were daily-use footwearVintage Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray This is a Japanese vintage wooden serving tray, or Obon. This square lacquered serving tray Is black on the back side with the top surface being a layered brown lacquer. It can be used for serving a variety of things such as tea, snacks, a meal, etc. Obon (serving trays) are typically used for serving drinks and snacks to guests in one's home, business, etc. They provide both function and beautiful decor.