Thank you for viewing. This is a set of tea trays by Takeshi Kaji, a traditional Wajima-nuri lacquerware artisan. Gold leaf inlay of leaves is applied on black lacquer, making them suitable for celebrations or everyday use. Having been used a few times (3 out of 5), there are some minor scratches, but there are no noticeable marks or stains, and they are in overall beautiful condition. - Quantity: 5 - Material: Lacquerware - Accessories: Original box, yellow cloth - Diameter: 12.7cm [Artist's Biography] Born in Wajima on May 10, 1939 Studied under Mr. Tamotsu Furuzaka and mastered the technique of gold inlay. Awarded the Wajima City Council Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1965. First selection for the Ishikawa Prefectural Modern Art Exhibition "Seifu Wataru" in 1966. Selected for the Ishikawa Prefectural Modern Art Exhibition "Flowers and Butterflies" in 1967. First selection for the 1st Wajima City Art Exhibition "Mure" in 1967. Selected for the Wajima City Art Exhibition "Omoide" in 1968. First selection for the 1st Reorganized Nitten Exhibition "Zansho no Koro" in 1969. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition "Gunsei" in 1970. Awarded the City Council Chairman's Prize and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman's Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1970. First selection for the 10th Anniversary Exhibition of Japan Contemporary Craft Art "Aoi Nagisa" in 1971. Purchased the Wajima City work "Aoi Nagisa" for the Overseas Canada Exhibition in 1971. Awarded the Wajima Lacquerware Commerce and Industry Cooperative Association Chairman's Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1973. Exhibited "Iso" at the Nitten Exhibition in 1974. Awarded the Wajima Craft Artists Association Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1974. Selected for the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition "Umi no Uta" in 1975. Selected for the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition "Sumu" in 1976. Awarded the Wajima Lacquerware Commerce and Industry Cooperative Association Chairman's Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1976. Selected for the Nitten Exhibition "Shiodamari" in 1977. Selected for the Japan Contemporary Craft Art Exhibition "Gien" "Sasagu" in 1978. Awarded the Mae Mine Prize at the Gold Inlay New Works Exhibition in 1987.