This wooden lacquerware tray is a rokukaku 亀甲盆—a hexagonal kikkō-bon whose form is inspired by the traditional tortoiseshell pattern, long associated in Japan with longevity, stability, and good fortune.
Finished in a deep, textured black lacquer, the surface is subtly animated by fine horizontal grain lines, giving the tray a quiet depth and tactile presence. At its center appears a delicate 松葉 (matsuba / pine needle) motif, rendered with restrained strokes in red and gold. Pine has been revered in Japanese culture as a symbol of endurance, resilience, and auspicious beginnings, making this tray especially fitting for celebratory or seasonal use.
The tray is framed by a warm vermilion-lacquered rim, creating a refined contrast that highlights its crisp hexagonal silhouette. Both functional and decorative, it can be used to serve tea and sweets, sake cups, or small dishes, and also works beautifully as a display tray for objects or as an accent piece in an interior.
A fine example of understated Japanese lacquerware design, this kikkō-bon embodies balance, symbolism, and timeless elegance—perfect for those who appreciate traditional forms with quiet poetic detail.
Size: 31 x 27cm
