Container Item Number: N2.1072 c-d from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Sake cask, or container (part c) with two scrolling decorative elements on the top, six ornamental brass bosses at each end, and one brass ring as well as a protruding stopper (part d) with a polyhedron finial that has a brass ring on one side face. There is a recessed cavity at each end. Black lacquer with red lacquer edges on the sides and top edges of the scrolling decorative elements, and the polyhedron finial is composed of black laquer square faces joined by red lacquer equilateral triangular faces with a black lacquer shaft.
History Of Use
The sashidaru (指樽) was first used during the Muromachi period (1336–1573) for carrying sake for ceremonial use. They are usually lacquered, and some have decorations.
Item History
- Made in Japan
- Collected during 1959
- Owned by Ronald P. Dore before 1960
- Received from Ronald P. Dore (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source) during 1960
What
Who
- Culture
- Japanese
- Previous Owner
- Ronald P. Dore
- Received from
- Ronald P. Dore (Seller) and Leon & Thea Koerner Foundation (Funding source)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Japan
When
- Collection Date
- during 1959
- Ownership Date
- before 1960
- Acquisition Date
- during 1960
Other
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 79
- Accession Number
- 0065/0001 c-d