Price on application
This object is eligible for a Certificate of BADA Provenance
The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
This charming Japanese gold lacquer Offering Stand depicts two gold lacquered shrimp resting on painted gold leaves. The rim and legs feature thousands of fragments of multi-coloured Mother of Pearl creating a beautiful shimmering effect.
Shrimp
Shrimp is a food staple in Japan, and as such is featured in their folk tales and artworks. Legend has it that the shrimp got it’s shape from sleeping in the nostril of a large fish which then sneezed, hurling the shrimp into a cliff. The segmented structure of the shrimp similar to samurai armour lends itself to being reproduced in metal form.
Offering Stand
In Japan an offering stand is often found in Buddhist temples or homes, it is used to offer items such as apple, oranges or other exotic fruit to Gods or deities. Sometimes objects representing a departed family member will be placed upon the stand.
Dimensions
26cm wide x 15cm high x 26cm deepCondition report
ExcellentStock number
KPLQ02The BADA Standard
- Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
- Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
- Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
- Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
- Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
