Fine quality square Japanese lacquered wood serving tray illustrating a Noh theater performance of the "lion dance" executed in gold lacquer against a black ground. An aristocrat is seated in an outdoor setting with pine sprigs in the foreground observing a performer with long flowing deep coral-red hair dancing with a fan. The back is entirely covered in "nashiji" lacquer. Dates from the early 20th century to possibly late 19th. Stored in a wood presentation box. The lacquer tray measures 10 3/4" square x 1 3/8"H (wood box 11 3/8" square x 2 3/8"H). Very good condition. There is a tiny chip to one corner and minor gold loss to another.