Round Negoro Tray (Kōban)

Round Negoro Tray (Kōban) by an unknown artist, features a wide, shallow bowl with a short foot. The bowl is predominantly orange with a glossy finish. Black markings are visible on the interior surface, and the rim has areas where the orange is chipped, exposing a black underlayer. The background transitions from dark at the top to light at the bottom, and the bowl casts a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

Date:: first half 15th century
Medium:: Lacquered wood with coatings of red lacquer over black lacquer (Negoro ware)
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 600 × 450 px
Museum record:: View original