*SHIPPING OPTIONS VARY DEPENDING ON THE DESTINATION, PLEASE SCROLL TO THE END OF THIS LISTING FOR MORE DETAILS.

This listing is for a Gyokusendo copper tray made around 20-30 years ago. It is made from one sheet of copper and the surface consists of a blade hammered pattern that’s decorated with large silver leaves.  This type of tray is for serving sweets but may be used as a fruit bowl as well.  The Gyokusendo stamp can be found on the bottom, and it comes with its original signed wooden storage box.  It also comes with a yellow wrapping cloth for when the item is not in use, and a Japanese language profile paper about Gyokusendo. 

Gyokusendo is a Niigata based producer of high quality copperware and was established some 200 years ago during the Edo period. They are located in the metalworking district of Tsubame town, and they use locally sourced raw copper for their products. Their wares are created by hammering and shaping single sheets of copper, to do this they use 300 iron shaping rods and 200 kinds of hammers. The process requires repeated hammering and heating of metal in order for pieces to take shape. Traditional colouring methods are used for both utensils and artistic pieces, and kettles etc are tin plated to increase durability. Gyokusendo products are in high demand in parts of Europe, particularly their kitchen wares.  **Fellow sellers, this information was researched by Kominka Zakka and CANNOT be used in your own listings.                                                  

Sizes

Box:  H.4.4cm (1.7”) x 24.3cm (9.5”) x 24.3cm (9.5”)

Tray:  H.2cm (0.7”) x Dia.21.5cm (8.4”)                                                                                    

Condition

It is in great condition with only minor wear such as light scratches on the bottom.           

THESE ARE SHIPPING ESTIMATES BASED ON THE CURRENT GLOBAL SITUATION                                                                 

**Germany, France, Greece, Spain, Poland, Austria, Slovakia, Lithuania, Slovenia:  NO SHIPPING.  Very strict and expensive packaging laws in place and we are not licensed to send products to these countries.  We have no plan to register at this time because the process is in some cases very expensive and complicated, plus each country has its own set of regulations and application process. 

**USA, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Switzerland, Norway: Airmail  Small Packet (approx. 15-28 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Asia:  Airmail Small Packet (approx. 15-21 days).  Combined shipping available up to 2kgs for Airmail Small Packet (please send us a message).

**Central Asia, Middle East, South Africa, Brazil, Mexico:  EMS Express 10-15 days.

**Russia:  No shipping methods available.