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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 results.
| Artist / Maker | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
|---|---|
| Date | 1392–1573 |
| Culture / Origin | Japan, Muromachi period (1392–1573) |
| Medium | Negoro lacquer on wood |
| Dimensions | Diameter: 39.4 cm (15 1/2 in.); Overall: 11.5 cm (4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Japanese Art |
| Type | Lacquer |
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