Lobed Lacquer Plates textile which conveyed the ideals of

which conveyed the ideals of Korean Confucian state that was preeminent at the time

Scholars contend that silver is used to ward off evil in the Miao culture

This plate carries a brushed motif applied with the quick

Reticulated oval iron lantern decorated with interlocking coin motifs

where their varied hues added visual richness to the presentation of seasonal confections

Lobed Lacquer Plates textile which conveyed the ideals ofSet of four thinly turned lobed wood plates, each painted in five colors. Such plates were used for serving sweets (wagashi) during the tea ceremony (chanoyu), where their varied hues added visual richness to the presentation of seasonal confections. Mounted on a contemporary steel stand for display.