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Tea Caddy (Chaire)
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Negoro is a lacquer technique, named after the Negoro temple in Japan, in which several layers of red lacquer are applied over a black lacquer undercoating. Through years of handling, a natural surface of red and black random patterns emerges, an aesthetic highly prized by the Japanese.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1500s |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | Negoro lacquer on wood |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 11 cm (4 5/16 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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