WWII Imperial Japanese Army Heavy Field Artillery Lacquer Tray Mount Fuji For Sale

DescriptionImperial Japanese Army Heavy Artillery Commemorative Lacquer TrayMount Fuji, Japan’s most famous mountain, rises above a peaceful landscape. Yet in the foreground stands a heavy artillery gun.This beautiful Japanese wooden lacquer tray combines traditional Japanese art with the history of the Imperial Japanese Army.The inscription reads “Heavy Field Artillery,” along with the Japanese word for “Commemorative.”What Was Heavy Field Artillery?Heavy artillery played an important role in the Imperial Japanese Army. Unlike ordinary field guns, these powerful weapons were designed to fire heavier shells over longer distances.Operating them required specially trained soldiers responsible for aiming, ammunition handling, transportation, and coordination.Why Is This Tray Special?The artwork combines Mount Fuji, pine trees, a peaceful waterside landscape, and a military cannon.Japanese lacquerware is a centuries-old craft admired for its beautiful finish and decorative techniques. Such objects were also made as gifts and commemorative keepsakes.This tray was likely created to mark a special occasion connected with military service, although its exact date and purpose are unknown.On the reverse is the Japanese name “Yoshida,” possibly identifying a former owner or recipient.Who was Yoshida? Was he an artillery soldier who kept this tray as a reminder of his military service?We may never know, but that small inscription gives this historical object a personal connection to the past.More than a decorative tray, this is a fascinating reminder of the ordinary people behind military history.Condition and SizeApproximately 30 cm (11.8 inches), height 3 cm (1.2 inches).Vintage wooden lacquerware with age-related scratches, surface wear, paint loss around the edges, and damage to the corners. Please examine all photographs carefully.Own a Piece of History.Shipping

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