Panel
18th century
Medium
Lacquered wood
Dimensions
L. 10 3/4 in. (27.3 cm); W. 14 3/4 in. (37.5 cm)
Classification
Lacquer
Culture & Period
Japan · Edo period (1615–1868)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Howard Mansfield Collection, Purchase, Rogers Fund, 1936
Accession Number
36.100.151
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite lacquered wood panel, by the renowned Japanese artist Ogawa Haritsu ( known as Ritsuō in the 18th, hails from Japan's Edo period (16151868). During this of relative peace and prosperity, artisans like Haritsu elevated lacquerwork to new heights of refinement, producing objects that blended functionality with stunning aesthetic appeal. Haritsu, a master of the craft, was celebrated for his intricate designs, often drawing from nature, and this panel exemplifies his skill in transforming humble wood into a shimmering masterpiece. Crafted in lacquer—a resin derived from the sap of...