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Ritual Wash Basin
lacquer and zelkova wood
16th century
Japan

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Large lacquered footed basins such as this were used in aristocratic households or temples to hold water for personal cleansing during a monthly Buddhist ceremony. Here the interior and exterior walls of the vessel are covered with black lacquer, except for a decorative band of unpainted zelkova wood that encircles the outer body.
April 4, 2025 at 3:43 PM