Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray Obon Vtg Square Black Red Akebono L462 omen It seems that they are

It seems that they are performing a dance or a ceremony

so in essence

Put on the Saidan or front table

This box is the ideal size to fit small items such as jewelry

Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray Obon Vtg Square Black Red Akebono L462 omen It seems that they areVintage Japanese Lacquered Wooden Serving Tray, Obon This is a vintage lacquered wood serving tray, or obon. It is perfectly square with sides. This black and red lacquerware is called Akebono nuri and has two coatings: the inner one is red and the outer one is black. Akebono nuri is named after dawn; this lacquerware's red color looks like the first light of dawn shining through darkness. Obon (serving trays) are typically used for serving drinks and