Sutra Tray, Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Negoro ware, red and black lacquer, 1/8 in. ( cm); 3/4

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Sutra Tray, Heian period (794–1185), 12th century, Japan, Negoro ware, red and black lacquer, 1/8 in. ( cm); 3/4 in. (40 cm), Lacquer, Long use as a container for sutras is indicated by the shadowy imprint of ten scrolls visible on the bright red lacquer interior of this finely made rectangular box. That it was one of a number of trays for a large set of scrolls is suggested by the number thirty-six written in red on black lacquer on one side of the exterior

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Size: 5200px × 3900px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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