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Lobed Tray

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Lobed Tray by Leach is a red-brown, circular tray with a fluted edge. The tray has a wide, shallow shape with a flat bottom and raised edges that are wavy and notched, forming lobes. The surface of the tray appears to be made of ceramic or clay and has a rough texture with some dark spots and discoloration. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, with the tray casting a shadow on the surface below it.

Artwork Details

Date
15th–16th century
Medium
Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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