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Japanese black laquered tray

Unknown author19th century

National Palace of Ajuda

National Palace of Ajuda
Lisbon, Portugal

Rectangular tray lacquered in black, with decorations in the shape of flowers and birds made through the technique of gold painting with a slight texture. The back is speckled with copper and gold dust and has an inscription in the center (possibly in Japanese) which can be the signature of the artist or the name of the family for whom it was made.

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  • Title: Japanese black laquered tray
  • Creator: Unknown author
  • Date Created: 19th century
  • Location: Ajuda National Palace, Lisbon, Portugal
  • Location Created: Japan
  • Physical Dimensions: 0.6 cm x 75.5 cm x 55.5 cm
  • Provenance: Portuguese Royal Collection
  • Rights: DGPC/ADF - Thales Leite
  • Medium: Japanese Lacquer
  • Art Genre: Japanese Lacquer
  • Art Form: Japanese Lacquer
  • Support: Wood
National Palace of Ajuda

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