Flower-Shaped Tray (Rinka-bon)
With a lobed silhouette inspired by Chinese flower-shaped ceramics and lacquers, this tray represents the high esteem in which medieval Japan held imported Chinese art works (karamono). Such precious objects came to Japan with the introduction of new schools and teachings of Buddhism, especially that of Zen. Chrysanthemum-shaped trays were made by Japanese craftsmen from around the mid-thirteenth century. Most of these trays were used with tenmoku tea bowls to serve tea.
Artwork Details
- 根来塗 輪花盆
- Title:Flower-Shaped Tray (Rinka-bon)
- Period:Muromachi period (1392–1573)
- Date:15th century
- Culture:Japan
- Medium:Wood with black and red lacquer layers (Negoro ware)
- Dimensions:H. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm); Diam. 21 7/16 in. (54.5 cm)
- Classification:Lacquer
- Credit Line:Gift of Florence and Herbert Irving, 2015
- Object Number:2015.500.2.60
- Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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15th century
first half of the 15th century
16th century
15th–16th century
Accession Number: 2001.584a–c
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