This is an antique Japanese late Meiji Era (c. 1910) serving set of nine (9) pieces, including a serving tray called an Obon or Ozen, and a set of six (6) lacquer bowls, two (2) of which come with a lid. This would have been used to serve an individual person some tea and/or small appetizers. The ozen has four curved feet to raise it above the tatami floor.

The set is made of cryptomeria wood with over 20 coats of Japanese black lacquer with a gold lacquer top trim. Having been stored for over a century, with the exception of very minor signs of past use they remain in very fine condition. The bowls have gold trim.

The tray measures 12 1/2" square by 5 3/4" tall (32 x 14.5 cm). The bowls measure from 4 3/4" (12 cm) to 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) in diameter and from 1 1/8" (3 cm) to 3 3/4" (9.5 cm) in height. A very elegant and functional piece of art to display your treasures.