early 17th century
Japan
Object qualities
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Objecttableware: Tea caddy
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumSprinkled gold lacquer
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SizeH. 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm); Diam. 3/14 in. (0.5 cm)
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Geography details
Japan -
Country today
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Dateearly 17th century
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CultureJapan
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PeriodMomoyama period (1573-1615)
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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This type of decoration in contrasting fields of black and gold filled with floral motifs such as the chrysanthemum and paulownia is associated with the Kodai-ji temple, where a memorial shrine was dedicated to the shogun Toyotomi Hideyoshi by his widow in 1605 or 1606. Appreciated for its colorful effects and naturalistic drawing, the Kodai-ji style continued in use well into the Edo period.
