【Price Reduced】 This is a tea tray with a diameter of 12cm and a height of 1.5cm. I am selling it as part of a decluttering effort. There are no noticeable scratches, but there is a sense of use. Please check the photos and refrain from purchasing if you have any concerns. Negoro-nuri is a Japanese lacquerware painting technique originating from Negoro-ji Temple in Wakayama Prefecture. It is characterized by applying black lacquer as an undercoat and then red lacquer on top. As it is used, the red lacquer wears away, revealing the black lacquer underneath, creating a unique texture. Origin of Negoro-nuri Negoro-nuri is said to have originated when monks who moved from Koyasan to Negoro-ji Temple in the Kamakura period began producing lacquerware for use within the temple. Initially, it was used as everyday household items and was known for its durability. Features of Negoro-nuri Contrast of red and black: The beauty that changes over time is attractive, as the black lacquer appears from under the red lacquer. Various types: There are "Kuro-Negoro" (black Negoro), which does not apply red lacquer, and "Kyo-Negoro" (Kyoto Negoro), which intentionally polishes the red lacquer to reveal the black lacquer. Durability: One of the characteristics is its durability, which can withstand daily use. History of Negoro-nuri In the Muromachi period, red lacquer bowls and trays were made around Negoro-ji Temple in Kishu. It is said that when Negoro-ji Temple was burned down by Toyotomi Hideyoshi's attack in 1585, the monks scattered throughout the country, and the technique of Negoro-nuri spread.