A black-lacquer tall marukumotsudai (round offering stand)

Edo period (1615-1868), probably the second half of the 17th century

Edo period (1615-1868), probably the second half of the 17th century
The roiro ground decorated in Kodaiji style in gold hiramaki-e and e-nashiji with an all-over design of meandering grapevine, the top inside rim with a border of two different maru ni agehacho-mon (swallowtail butterfly within a circle) crests alternating with maru ni Inagaki myoga-mon (Japanese ginger within a circle) crests interwoven among karakusa ('Chinese grasses'), the tall scalloped foot similarly embellished with vine trailing across the surface. 19.7cm x 29.7cm (7¾in x 11¾in).