This is a round tray of Hida Shunkei lacquerware (Hida Shunkei-nuri). Hida Shunkei lacquerware is a traditional craft characterized by its transparent, yellowish lacquer finish that brings out the wood grain. Product Name: Hida Shunkei Lacquerware 1-foot Round Tray Features: Lacquerware that utilizes the beauty of the wood grain, with an elegant color and lightness. Origin: Takayama City and Hida City, Gifu Prefecture Uses: Can be used widely as a tray, from everyday use to entertaining guests. Lacquerware Lacquer art Lacquerware Crafts Antique art Sunday Museum (Nihon no Bigaku) New Giants of Beauty Taste...Japanese style Main material...Wood Plates/Bowls/Dessert dishes...Sweet bowls Color...Brown Glasses/Cups/Sake vessels...Tea sets/Matcha bowls Material...Lacquerware Plate/Plate shape...Round Unused, found in the warehouse of my parents' home. Box has aged and shows signs of wear. Thank you for viewing.