Vintage Japanese Ise-Ebi Lobster Gold Leaf Lacquer Platter 19" Signed

Striking 19" Japanese gold-leaf maki-e lacquer platter featuring a hand-painted Ise-ebi spiny lobster with mother-of-pearl inlay eyes, from 1950s - 1980s, signed by artist ~ Large 19" round Japanese platter / approx. 1" deep ~ Gold-leaf background with brilliant reflectivity (sorry about photo glare!) ~ Hand-painted Ise-ebi spiny lobster (traditional Japanese New Year motif) ~ Taka-maki-e (raised lacquer) + hira-maki-e (flat lacquer) techniques ~ Irridescent flecks of mother of pearl lin the lacquer work ~ Mother-of-pearl inlaid eyes ~ Artist signature + red seal mark ~ Molded plastic base with lacquer-style surface application ~ Deep glossy indigo/black rim & base with gold braid hanging cord ~ No noted flaws ~ Display-worthy wall or table art ~ Mid-20th century to late-Showa era (1950s–1980s) Japanese studio art A dramatic and collectible piece of Japanese lacquer artistry—featuring the auspicious Ise-ebi lobster, a classic symbol of longevity and celebration. New to Poshmark? Save $10 using MYVINTAGEFRIEND: https://posh.mk/16M34gS02wb Smoke-free home, pet friendly, quick shipper using recycled materials. [NOTE: Photo color tones look different on each phone/tablet/laptop.] Member Vintage Fashion Guild - Thanks for looking! Item is cross listed on multiple sites with lots of viewers. Grab it now if you want it!