Japanese Serving Tray with Ginko Motif

Tray scattered with golden leaves and clusters of small round berries.

This lacquered wood serving tray with ginkgo motif is from Japan, and dates to the 20th century. Wood is commonly used as the base for Japanese lacquerware, since it is light to carry and takes many coats of lacquer evenly. Square dark tray with a gold border at the edges. A gilded stem arcs across the surface, with fan-shaped leaves in golden-brown tones and little clusters of dotted berries. The background is deep brown with a few scuffs and a worn corner. It is 10.5 inches wide and 10.5 deep.

Light-fingered gilding, and not one leaf out of place.