A unique antiqueJapanese suiban inlaid with natural mother of pearl red lacquer over wood. Suiban are traditionally shallow oval or rectangular dishes used to display viewing stones (suiseki). Suiseki. Japanese viewing stones. 水石 - Suiseki is the Japanese art of stone appreciation, which values aspects like stability, longevity and immortality. Formed through time by wind and water, stones can take several sizes and shapes, reminding us of natural objects.

Beautiful Original finish and patina consistent with age.

Dimensions 13 3/4" long X 11 1/3" wide X 5 3/4" High (2 1/2" tray depth)

Edo Period late 18th early 19th Century