Lot 202 ELEGANT SHELL-SHAPED WOODEN PLATE WITH LACQUERED GOLDLEAF SCENE AND MOTHER-OF-PEARL INLAY,MEIJI PERIOD,1868-1912

This charming, hand-carved wooden plate is uniquely shaped like a seashell, capturing both natural form and legendary storytelling in one exquisite piece. The interior showcases a beautifully detailed goldleaf lacquer scene of a serene fisherman seated atop a mythical Minogame turtle, gliding through stylized waves toward a distant temple complex nestled among the clouds.

Delicate touches of mother-of-pearl inlay highlight the surrounding seascape, adding iridescent shimmer and elegance to the earthy warmth of the wood. The back features subtle relief carvings of clamshells, enhancing its organic and whimsical aesthetic.