Japanese Lacquer Display Stand (Kazaridana / Tsuridana), 19th century

This small, square lacquer stand is a ceremonial or decorative tea utensil known as a kazaridana or tsuridana, typically used during Japanese tea ceremonies (chanoyu). Its compact, open-sided form suggests usage in the summer tea season (furo) to display incense boxes, tea caddies, or other valued objects. The stand is finished in black lacquer with exceptional gold maki-e decoration and a polished nashiji interior.
The top features an exquisite crane motif surrounded by clouds and radial geometric panels, symbolizing longevity and harmony. The side panels showcase delicate scenes of flowering plum branches and bamboo foliage, all rendered in finely detailed gold and silver lacquer work.

Similarities are found with Edo and Kyoto pieces; however, the layered, formal decorative style and finishing techniques more closely reflect Kanazawa lacquer traditions of the late Edo to Meiji period (ca. 1850–1880).