A large hirobuta (presentation tray with vertical edges) in lacquer, Japan, Shôwa period, with the box bearing the signature 喜斎 (Kisai; probably by the artist Ikeda Kiichi (1911-1989)), 60x42.5x7.5 cm
A large hirobuta (presentation tray with vertical edges) in lacquer, Japan, Shôwa period, with the box bearing the signature 喜斎 (Kisai; probably by the artist Ikeda Kiichi (1911-1989)), 60x42.5x7.5 cm
Overall wear to the surface
Some surface scratches
Wear to the lacquer
Some grazes
Some nicks
Some cracks
Some repainting