# Red & Black Japanese Kishu Lacquer Tray – Tea & Dining Dual-Use

"A dance of darkness and dawn. This Kishu lacquer tray is crafted through the ancient ‘nuri-mono’ process: 20+ layers of vermillion and black urushi, hand-polished to reveal glimpses of the underlying hue—like sunlight piercing through night. Each stroke follows the wood’s natural grain, where knots and textures become part of the story, not flaws to hide.

**Cultural Essence:**  
The interplay of red (hope) and black (void) reflects the Japanese philosophy of ‘yūgen’—finding beauty in depth and mystery. When used as a tea tray, the red lacquer mirrors the glow of hot water; as a dining plate, the black background makes food colors pop.

**Specs:**

-   Size: 30cm (L) × 18cm (W) × 1.5cm (H) / 11.8" × 7" × 0.6"
    
-   Material: Solid wood + natural urushi lacquer
    
-   Care: Wipe with damp cloth; avoid direct sun or dishwashers
    

**Note:**  
This is living craftsmanship. Over time, gentle wear will deepen its character, revealing more hidden layers—as intended by its makers."

## Details

- **Price:** 109.8 USD
- **Vendor:** Rin Essense

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Red | 109.80 USD | In stock |
| Black | 109.80 USD | In stock |

## Images

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- Rin Essense red oval tea tray with traditional brown teapot and tea accessories on wooden surface
- Rin Essense black oval tea tray with teapot and cup on rustic wooden surface
- Rin Essense red round tea tray with textured surface on dark wooden background
- Close-up of a rustic red tea tray with textured surface on a wooden background
- Rin Essense dark wooden tea tray with textured surface on rustic wooden background
- Rin Essense round textured black and red tea tray on wooden surface

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> Updated: 2026-06-11