Bidspirit auction | JAPANESE MEIJI GILT LACQUER WOOD

JAPANESE MEIJI GILT LACQUER WOOD PLAQUE - Japanese circular wooden plaque dating to the Meiji period (late 19th/early 20th Century), decorated in relief using polychrome and gold maki-e lacquer techniques. The central composition depicts three traditional sages or scholars seated around a low table engaging in a tea or sake gathering, set directly against the natural horizontal wood grain of the solid panel. The figures are rendered with expressive painted facial details and layered robes in red, black, and gold, holding cups and a teapot. The verso is finished in flat black lacquer, retaining an old, handwritten rectangular paper inventory label at the top edge, and features evenly spaced circular holes around the perimeter indicating a previous mount. Unsigned. Asian decorative arts, wall hanging, tea drinking sages, immortals, antique oriental woodwork, Edo style, export ware, takamaki-e Dimensions D: 12 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Condition is consistent with age and material. The obverse exhibits scattered flaking and localized losses to the raised polychrome and gilt lacquer, most notably on the figures' robes, hair, and the table. The black-lacquered verso shows edge chipping, a faded paper label, and several drilled perimeter holes from previous mounting.