Round Negoro Tray (Ashitsuki-ban) with Three Feet

Japan

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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

Round Negoro Tray (Ashitsuki-ban) with Three Feet, Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware), Japan

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Round Negoro Tray (Ashitsuki-ban) with Three Feet, Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware), Japan
Round Negoro Tray (Ashitsuki-ban) with Three Feet, Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware), Japan

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