Set of 2 Japanese Footed Square Zen Trays Maki-e Lacquer

A set of two footed square zen trays (yotsuyo-zen) finished in lacquer with maki-e decoration. The first is a smaller footed square tray in black lacquer with spring-grass (shunso) maki-e. The second is a footed square tray in deep red tame-nuri lacquer with kusudama (medicine-ball) maki-e.

• Subject / Motif: Spring grass (shunso) on the black lacquer tray; kusudama (medicine-ball) on the red tame-nuri tray
• Technique: Maki-e lacquer decoration
• Material: Black lacquer; deep red tame-nuri lacquer
• Included: Two footed square lacquer trays
• Condition: Black shunso maki-e tray: no noticeable scratches or stains. Red tame-nuri kusudama maki-e tray: some scratches and stains. Please refer to the photos for the item's current appearance and condition.

Kusudama are decorative ball-shaped ornaments long associated with Japanese seasonal customs, while spring-grass motifs evoke the fresh growth of the season.