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Sake Flask (pair)
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This flask contained rice wine, or sake. Its wood body was shaped by a lathe before black lacquer was applied to the surface. A red lacquer design of grapevines, an auspicious motif, covers the surface. With their numerous, long-lasting fruits, grapevines traditionally symbolized fertility and longevity in East Asia.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | Black laquered wood with red lacquer |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.); Overall: 30.5 cm (12 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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