Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray Vtg Hida Shunkei-nuri Obon Brown UR864 Flower Arrangement Chips in the paint

Chips in the paint

Kanji on the book spine means middle of war and part of wedding

Item weight:  520 grams

and is a sacred place to hold memorial services for ancestors as a "small temple in the home"

5 cm wide x 31

Japanese Wooden Lacquered Serving Tray Vtg Hida Shunkei-nuri Obon Brown UR864 Flower Arrangement Chips in the paintVintage 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 medium brown with lovely wood grain on display in true Hida Shunkei style, this sturdy round tray provides both function and beautiful decor. It featured higher sides for extra security while transporting tea and includes a nice box for storage.