Object
Ewer with autumn grass design
- Lacquerware with maki-e
- Japan, Azuchi–momoyama period, 16th–17th century
- Collection of Tokyo National Museum
This ewer is used indoors with a basin for washing face or hands. It is entirely lacquered in black embellished with fine gold dust using the hira maki-e technique, depicting autumn plants like chrysanthemums and bellflowers. The flamboyant background employs the nashiji technique that resembles the texture of pear skin.
