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A LARGE LACQUER TRAY WITH TANZAKU (POEM CARDS...

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A LARGE LACQUER TRAY WITH TANZAKU (POEM CARDS) Japan, Meiji period (1868-1912) to Taisho period (1912-1926) Of rectangular form with rounded edges, executed in gold and silver hiramaki-e and takamaki-e on a roiro ground, accentuated with kirigane and nashiji, and with mother-of-pearl inlay, depicting overlapping tanzaku (poem cards) of scenes with bridges, a carriage, bamboo, and flowers. The underside decorated in nashiji. SIZE 60.9 x 42.6 cm Condition: Good condition with minor wear, occasional light surface scratches, few minuscule nicks, small chips along the edges, few fine age cracks. Some light rubbing to lacquer.