Antique Chinese Inlaid Mother of Pearl Wood Tray Tree People Figure 9.25 x 9.25

This antique Chinese or Japanese tray features intricate inlaid mother-of-pearl figures and trees against a dark brown wood or lacquer background.  The design typically includes a central scene, often depicting figures in a landscape, surrounded by a border of mother-of-pearl triangles.  Similar items are commonly described as late 19th or early 20th-century Chinoiserie serving trays. They may be made of wood, papier-mâché, or lacquer, and are highly collectible. Please see pictures for details and measurements. There is no missing inlay, there is a little wear to the wood in spots but these can be seen in the pictures but no chips or missing wood. For age it is excellent condition.