1500 – 1600
End of the Renaissance and the Reformation

Japan, Muromachi to Momoyama period
Negoro ware ewer


Negoro ware ewer, Negoro workshop, Muromachi period (1392–1573) to
Momoyama period (1573–1615) second half of 16th century, lacquered wood,
Wakayama prefecture, Japan (Portland Art Museum)

 

Speakers:
Dr. Maribeth Graybill, Curator of Asian Art, Portland Art Museum, and Dr. Steven Zucker

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Japan, Muromachi to Momoyama period<br>Negoro ware ewer
Wakayama prefecture, Japan
Second half of 16th century

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