Serving Tray with Angled Corners, 15th–16th century

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Serving Tray with Angled Corners, Muromachi period (1392–1573), 15th–16th century, Japan, Red lacquer (Negoro ware), H. 1 3/8 in. ( cm); W. 14 7/16 in. ( cm), Lacquer, Probably used to hold a simple meal of rice, soup, and vegetables, this tray derives its shape from ceremonial offering trays made of pieced cypress; implements of this type have been used in Japan since the eighth century

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