Antique Chinese Red Lacquered Wood Metal Strapped Wood Tray With Distressed Wabi-Sabi Patina

Description

Charming worn antique Chinese dark red lacquer square wood tray with patinated metal reinforcement mounts and nicely aged warm rich … more Charming worn antique Chinese dark red lacquer square wood tray with patinated metal reinforcement mounts and nicely aged warm rich rustic heavily distressed patina and luminous sheen.

A remarkable wabi-sabi style table tray, highly versatile and perfectly imperfect, it's easy to find beauty in all the old character marks and flaws, and it makes for a wonderful way to add elegant warmth, unpretentious sophistication, rustic charm, and rich traditional Asian cultural interest to any space!

Dimensions: (approx)
14.5" Wide x 14.5" Deep x 2" High

*Please note, at the time of writing this, we have a similarly styled slightly larger tray available.

Condition Report:
Heavily worn distressed antique condition. Attractive appearance, full of antique character and charm throughout, the tray can absolutely be functional, but showing significant wear consistent with advanced age, industrial use, handling, weathered exposure, etc.., including but not limited to worn original finish with scattered nicks, chips, scratches, losses and buildup, considerable structural warping, age related splits, losses, later mixed metal reinforcement strap mounts, heavily patinated metalwork with pitting, oxidation, tarnish and deterioration, all adding to the overall authenticity, warmth, interest, and rich historical depth that can only be acquired over long periods of time and use! less