Yamanaka-nuri Yamamichi-bonTray — Gilded Bird & Berry Design

This oval tray is a beautiful example of Yamanaka-nuri, a traditional Japanese lacquerware craft from Ishikawa Prefecture with a history spanning over 400 years — one of the country's most celebrated lacquer traditions. A deep, glossy black rim frames a luminous gold-leafed surface, hand-painted with a delicate branch of autumn leaves and berries, a small songbird perched among them, and a artist's red seal marking the piece as genuine handwork.

Each tray is hand-painted by a skilled craftsman, so subtle variations in the brushwork mean no two pieces are ever quite identical — every tray is truly one of a kind. And while traditional lacquerware is often thought of as delicate and high-maintenance, this piece uses a plastic base beneath the lacquer finish, making it genuinely practical for everyday use without sacrificing its artistry.

Every item is inspected before it reaches you, so you can trust the craftsmanship behind each one — a piece we're proud to stand behind with confidence.

Beautiful for serving matcha and sweets, or displayed simply as a work of art in its own right.

Specifications:Origin: Yamanaka-nuri, Ishikawa Prefecture, JapanCraft: Hand-painted lacquerware (400+ year tradition)Base material: Plastic (for everyday durability)Note: Hand-painted — subtle variations make each piece unique