Katakuchi yutōA large Negoro lacquered wood hanging ewer for hot waterMomoyama to early Edo period, 16th-17th centuryDiameter: 50.7 cmInscribed on the flat base in black lacquer Todaiji and illegible date Provenance:Todaiji Temple, Nara PrefectureTodoroki Takashi (1938-2016), Tokyo Negoro lacquer wares were produced in Negoro-ji, the head temple of the Shinai Shingon sect of Buddhism. During medieval times, Negoro utensils were used in shrines and temples related to Negoro-ji for everyday use and for ritual purposes. A very important part of enjoying Negoro ware is what...