Pair of Antique Taisho Era C1920 Japanese Wood & Lacquer Settings w/ Trays and Storage Box Haribako Done in a celedon green

Done in a celedon green glaze

The hand crafted decorations show eight Japanese Cranes of Happiness with thier white and black plumage and red crowns

creating intricate compartments known as "cloisons

This chawan measures 4 1/8" in diameter by 2 1/2" tall (10

Pair of Antique Taisho Era C1920 Japanese Wood & Lacquer Settings w/ Trays and Storage Box Haribako Done in a celedon greenThis is a 100 year old antique Japanese Taisho era (c. 1920) ten piece set of red lacquer nesting bowl and serving tray set. It is made of cryptomeria wood with over 20 coats of Japanese red lacquer. It comes in the original wood storage box which has protected it over the years. Having been in storage for over a century and used a century ago for only the most special of occasions, this magnificent set remains in very good condition.