Maki-e Tea Container With Design of Herons in the ReedUesugi Manju

After applying the undercoat of urushi lacquer on hinoki wood base and covering it with washi paper, the container was coated with black lacquer several times. The design of herons, two by the water in golden grass and one descending, was realistically executed in high-relief maki-e making emphasis on their white feathers.