Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray Vtg Obon Fukiage Black Square UR866 straw Designed flowers and leaves

Designed flowers and leaves

Kanji on the bottom: Kiso river acoustic

Kanji on the lid: Flower vase

Used for offering rhombus shaped rice cake

(center circle size 5

Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray Vtg Obon Fukiage Black Square UR866 straw Designed flowers and leavesVintage Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray w Box This is a Japanese vintage wooden lacquered tray, or Obon, typically used for serving drinks and snacks to guests in one's home, business, etc. A glossy black with a lined pattern, this sturdy square tray with uniquely lifted edges (called Fukiage) provides both function and beautiful decor. This particular tray is used for snacks. The original box is also included. Wood Kanji on box: Tennenboku