Kamakura-bori Negoro red lacquerware circular tray

Kamakura-bori Negoro red lacquerware floral carved relief circular tray. Bought in Japan in 1960's; Signed by artist/design house on reverse side as shown; Condition: Good with small marks and small crack in surface as shown in photos. Size is 240 mm in diameter; height 18mm; will send Postnet to Postnet to avoid damage, add R99 for shipping.

Negoro refers to simple and elegant red lacquer objects produced in Japan. Since early 20th century Negoro wares have become highly sought after as objects of elegant design. The sap of the Japanese sumac mixed with cinnabar pigment was used to produce the red lacquered objects, red being considered a sacred colour in Japan, used for shrines and temples as well as sacred offering vessels.