Artwork preview

Flower-shaped Negoro Tray (Kōban) with Three Feet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown wooden tray with a three-footed base. The tray top has a scalloped edge resembling a flower. The base has decorative cutouts and a tapered conical shape. The base is wider at the top and narrower at the bottom. The tray has a dark brown color around the edges where the red paint is chipped. The background fades from dark gray at the top to white at the bottom. The object is by artist unknown, titled "Flower-shaped Negoro Tray (Kōban) with Three Feet".

Artwork Details

Date
15th century
Medium
Wood with coatings of red over black lacquer (Negoro ware)
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
View original
Palette