Muromachi period (1333-1573), 16th century The graceful form consisting of a top flat surface typically covered with rubbed red and black lacquer that emerges from beneath the worn red surface, attesting to its prolonged use, within a glossy black border, the underside inscribed in red lacquer, with a lacquered wood storage box. 10.5cm x 29.4cm (4¼in x 11½in). (2).