Sake Container

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Sake Container

Mid- to late 15th century

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

This sake container (heishi) is typical of the simple, utilitarian wares made at the Negoro-ji temple in Wakayama Prefecture. The famed temple produced lacquerwares for religious purposes from the late fourteenth century until its destruction by fire in 1568. In the 1550s, close to six thousand monks resided there, and specialized ateliers for lacquer production were built within the temple compounds. These vessels, usually made in pairs, held the ritual sake employed at Shinto shrine ceremonies and festivals.

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Object Details

Title:

Sake Container
Heishi

Date:

Mid- to late 15th century

Artist:

Artist/maker unknown, Japanese

Medium:

Lacquer on wood with traces of inlay decoration

Dimensions:

12 5/8 x 10 inches (32 x 25.4 cm)

Classification:

Containers

Credit Line:

Purchased with the Hollis Fund for East Asian Art Acquisitions

Accession Number:

2006-134-1

Geography:

Made in Japan, Asia

Context:

Period: Muromachi Period (1392-1573)

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