Lobed Lacquer Plates textile gold coins and a hojunotama

gold coins and a hojunotama (jewel of wish fulfillment)

Vermillion red with a silver rim

who had only limited means

and brush-wipes intentionally composed to show the optical depth and gloss of lacquer

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

Lobed Lacquer Plates textile gold coins and a hojunotamaSet 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.