Japanese OBON Tray Hand Carved Miyajimabori 12.5" x 12.5" x 1.5" Vintage

"There are some scratches on the edge and bottom. There is one noticeable scratch on the bottom."

The scenery of Itsukushima Shrine in Miyajima, Japan is carved.

Miyajima-bori(宮島彫 / Wood Carving)
The quality of Miyajima Bori comes from the way the chisel is used to carve the wood.
The skill when using the chisel either delicately and/or with strength makes all the difference.
The craftsmen place the edge of the chisel against the surface of the wood and move it through rapidly to carve without a rough sketch, gradually revealing the shape of the beautiful Otorii. There are traditional ways of carving to make the work appear three-dimensional, and to make the background subtle, yet effective.
It was created by the woodworkers and cabinet makers who visited Miyajima for the construction of shrines and temples. Miyajima Bori started at the end of the Edo period. The wisdom of the ancestors was substantial, and these tips were passed down. The trays with many carvings are practical for daily use and the cups never fail. They are not colored, but they do not get stained by the tea because the craftsmen wipe the material with tea in advance.