A RARE AND FINE INLAID CLOISONNE ENAMEL GOLD LACQUERED TRAYWood, lacquer and cloisonné enamelJapan, late 19th century, Meiji period (1868-1912)The footed tray is covered in beautiful gold lacquer, with the edges decorated with various astoundingly fine brocade and floral patterns in gold and silver takamaki-e. The center with a polished lacquer reserve, with kiku (chrysanthemum) blossoms inlaid in white cloisonné enamels, the leaves inlaid with silver and green enamels. The rims silver and the reverse with dense nashiji.Shape: Octagonal tray with a footed baseDimensions: Size 19 x 25 cmCondition: Good condition, minor expected wear to the lacquer with minor scratches and cracksProvenance: American private collectionAuction result comparison: Compare to a very similar tray sold by Bonhams, Fine Japanese Art, London, 11 May 2010, lot 358