Table Tray. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm); L. 15 in. (38.1 cm). Date: early 17th century.In the medieval period, Negoro utensils and vessels were primarily used by monks residing in Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as by aristocrats and high-ranking warriors. Negoro ware, associated with the Negoro Temple in Wakayama Prefecture, is characterized by its strong wooden core, highly functional form, and lacquering techniques, especially the layered application of black and red lacquer. Over the years of use, the uppermost red lacquer layer is rubbed off and the underlying black becomes visible. Table trays (tsuigasane) are used in Shinto shrines as part of the "rice-throwing" ceremony to hold the rice that is to be tossed to drive away evil. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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Table Tray. Culture: Japan. Dimensions: H. 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm); W. 15 in. (38.1 cm); L. 15 in. (38.1 cm). Date: early 17th century.In the medieval period, Negoro utensils and vessels were primarily used by monks residing in Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, as well as by aristocrats and high-ranking warriors. Negoro ware, associated with the Negoro Temple in Wakayama Prefecture, is characterized by its strong wooden core, highly functional form, and lacquering techniques, especially the layered application of black and red lacquer. Over the years of use, the uppermost red lacquer layer is rubbed off and the underlying black becomes visible. Table trays (tsuigasane) are used in Shinto shrines as part of the "rice-throwing" ceremony to hold the rice that is to be tossed to drive away evil. Museum: Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA.

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