Vintage lacquered duck plate / catch-all, 1970s–80s

A charming duck-shaped catchall dish in glossy lacquer on wood, made in the tradition of Asian lacquer from the 1970s and 80s. The feather pattern covers the inside of the bowl, the outer body, and the tail, and is finely hand-engraved through the dark lacquer to reveal a golden ochre layer underneath. A band of red lacquer highlights the base of the neck, and the head features shiny eyes and a rich brown beak. The underside is fully finished in black lacquer. Use it as a catchall for keys and jewelry, as a decorative tray, or alone as a sculptural object on a sideboard, console, or shelf.