1970s Yamanaka Japanese Gilt Laquerware 12” Charger Plates

True vintage 1970s set of 9 large chargers in gold and high gloss on wood made in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga, Ishikawa Prefecture that is known for the craft of lacquerware  In excellent vintage condition.   Likely by Otagiri in the late 60s. Purchased in the early 1970s at the iconic Akron store.   Wood base, layered with gold foil and traditional urushi gloss lacquer coating. Spill safe thanks to the lacquer coating but for decorative use or use as charger plates (decorative plates placed beneath plates intended for food) not for use for food consumption. Not dishwasher safe. Wipe clean.  Back has a beautiful black finish, made in Japan label and original 1970s price tags with a bit of Los Angeles history of a bygone home decor hot spot so I did not remove them.   The Akron was a home decorating department store retail chain established in 1947 by Bernard Field and Hyman Fink on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. It became a designer’s hot spot and was an iconic California staple for collectors of unusual goods until it shuttered in the early 80s. It was known to carry unusual merchandise, mostly imports. In an interview with Los Angeles Magazine Hyman Fink described selling everything from handkerchiefs to fire hydrants to motorcycles to live Mexican monkeys in his stores. The Akron included home decorating items, dining ware, food, clothing, live plants, and furniture. Many items were one of a kind and no one knew what would be in the stores the following week