Ivy on a Small Circular Tray

Carved wooden round tray

Size: Approximately 30cm diameter or 12″
Media: Carved Japonica wood with red lacquer
Date: Carved 1956
Where: Okinawa, Japan
Signature: “BENSON” on the backside
Currently: Family collection.

Another well used tray, this time a small circular one, perfect for drinks. It was carved by my mother while she lived in Okinawa. It’s survived quite well considering it’s been in continuous use as it followed us on our travels around the world.

A simple design with floating ivy leaves.



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