Muromachi (1333-1573) or Momoyama (1573-1615) period, 16th centuryA turned-wood heishi of standard Negoro-lacquer form, painted in red lacquer on a black-lacquer ground which shows through in places; with a wooden storage box. 30.6cm (12in) high, internal cavity: 15.5cm (6 1/8in) deep. (2).