Lacquer Tea Tray with Ancient Bird Motif, Handmade Wabi-Sabi

Handmade Lacquer Tea Tray

This lacquer serving tray doubles as a dry tea mat and catch-all, inspired by the ancient mural birds of Dunhuang. Its deep brown-black surface carries a quiet, timeworn character—each imperfection and uneven rim a trace of the artisan’s hand.

• Origin: Dehua, Fujian, China
• Craft: Traditional lacquerware technique
• Material: Natural lacquer
• Dimensions: Approx. 16 cm diameter x 4.5 cm height

The interior is lined with fine gold strokes forming a subtle bird motif—visible only up close, never flashy. Wabi-sabi beauty in rough texture, patina, and silence. Perfect for tea sessions or as a unique gift.