Vintage 1951 Japanese Lacquer Tray – Occupation Era Japan - Hokkaido – Mt Fuji For Sale

Vintage 1951 Japanese Lacquer Tray – Occupation Era Hokkaido Souvenir – Mt Fuji Pagoda Scene – 13” x 9”

Beautiful vintage Japanese carved lacquer tray from Occupation-era Japan, dated 1951 and inscribed:

“FROM CARL IN HOKKAIDO 1951”

This striking piece was created during the post-WWII Allied occupation period in Japan and embodies the distinctive aesthetic of early postwar Japanese souvenir art produced for visiting Americans, servicemen, and travelers.

The tray features a richly carved and lacquered design incorporating classic Japanese imagery including:
• Mt. Fuji
• Pagoda landscape
• Bridge and pine trees
• Fan-shaped scenic reserve
• Traditional floral and geometric motifs

The deep carved texture and dramatic oxblood red and black lacquer finish give the piece exceptional visual presence and authentic mid-century Japanese character.

A wonderful decorative object for:
• Japandi interiors
• Mid-century modern decor
• Asian-inspired interiors
• Coffee table or cocktail bar display
• Military/history collections
• Collectors of Occupation-era Japanese souvenirs

Era:
Occupation-era Japan / Korean War era
Circa 1951