Muromachi Period Japan

Japan’s Muromachi Period (1336–1573), an era of civil strife and cultural growth. This category includes Zen-influenced art and objects from a time of warrior rule and artistic innovation.

Echizen-ware earthenware storage jar with natural ash glaze, 1400s CE

Echizen Ware Storage Jar (1400s CE)

Antiquities Asia Household Items Japan

This Echizen Ware storage jar from the 1400s Muromachi period, crafted from stoneware with natural ash glaze, embodies Zen-inspired wabi-sabi aesthetics.

Negoro Tray (1392–1573 CE)

Antiquities Asia Ceremonial & Religious Japan

A wooden tray from Japan’s Muromachi period, adorned with red-over-black Negoro lacquer, crafted for Buddhist rituals, showcasing elegance and spiritual duality.