Sake Ewer (Hisage) with Chrysanthemums and Paulownia Crests in Alternating Fields

Black and brown ewer with a long spout and a handle. The body of the ewer is decorated with gold chrysanthemums and paulownia crests in alternating fields. The ewer has a brown handle attached to the body with two gold brackets. The ewer has three short black feet. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:: early 17th century
Medium:: Lacquered wood with gold hiramaki-e and e-nashiji (“pear-skin picture”) on black ground
Culture:: Japan
Dimensions:: 500 × 625 px
Museum record:: View original