朱漆足付盤（根来塗）|Round Negoro Tray (Ashitsuki-ban) with Three Feet

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15th–16th century · Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware) · Asian Art

Negoro lacquer implements and utensils were typically used by those residing in Buddhist temples and monasteries or by Shinto shrines and the upper echelons of society. Their strong wooden structure was designed to withstand many years of use, and the vivid contrast of the black gradually appearing from beneath the outermost layer of red lacquer made them very appealing

Artist

Unknown

Date

15th–16th century

Medium

Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware)

Culture

Japan

Department

Asian Art

Credit line

Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015