Sake vessel (Heishi)
Red ceramic vessel with a wide, rounded lid and short neck. The body of the vessel is shaped like an inverted funnel, wider at the top and narrowing towards the base. The base is circular and flat. The vessel has a uniform red color with some darker spots and marks on the surface. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.
Artwork details
- Date:
- late 16th century
- Medium:
- Wood with layers of black and red lacquer (Negoro ware)
- Culture:
- Japan
- Dimensions:
- 468 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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