Japanese Red Lacquerware Sake Set with Tray and Stemmed Goblets
Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts

Japanese Red Lacquerware Sake Set with Tray and Stemmed Goblets

This is a vintage Japanese lacquerware sake or cordial set featuring a large circular serving tray and five matching conical stemmed goblets. The set is finished in a deep cinnabar or burgundy red lacquer, serving as a background for elaborate 'Maki-e' style decoration. The decorative motif depicts a traditional Japanese landscape with golden mountain peaks, a multi-tiered pagoda perched on a rocky cliff, and scattered pine trees. The application utilizes metallic gold and bronze powders to create texture and depth. The tray has a raised rim and shows moderate surface wear, including white scuffing and minor lacquer loss along the outer edge. The goblets feature a flared conical bowl atop a short stem and circular foot. The underside of the goblets appears to be finished in a matte black or unpolished dark lacquer. While no maker's mark is visible in the primary view, the style is characteristic of mid-20th-century Showa-era export ware. The craftsmanship shows hand-painted details with fine line work in the architectural elements of the pagoda. Condition is fair to good, with visible abrasions on the tray surface and some dulling of the original high-gloss luster, consistent with age and domestic use.

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Basic Information

Category

Asian Antiques & Decorative Arts

Appraised On

February 2, 2026

Estimated Value

$40 - $75

Item Description

This is a vintage Japanese lacquerware sake or cordial set featuring a large circular serving tray and five matching conical stemmed goblets. The set is finished in a deep cinnabar or burgundy red lacquer, serving as a background for elaborate 'Maki-e' style decoration. The decorative motif depicts a traditional Japanese landscape with golden mountain peaks, a multi-tiered pagoda perched on a rocky cliff, and scattered pine trees. The application utilizes metallic gold and bronze powders to create texture and depth. The tray has a raised rim and shows moderate surface wear, including white scuffing and minor lacquer loss along the outer edge. The goblets feature a flared conical bowl atop a short stem and circular foot. The underside of the goblets appears to be finished in a matte black or unpolished dark lacquer. While no maker's mark is visible in the primary view, the style is characteristic of mid-20th-century Showa-era export ware. The craftsmanship shows hand-painted details with fine line work in the architectural elements of the pagoda. Condition is fair to good, with visible abrasions on the tray surface and some dulling of the original high-gloss luster, consistent with age and domestic use.

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