Muromachi period (1333-1573), 16th centuryThe square top with lobed corners set on a stepped apron pierce-carved with cloud-shaped cutouts above four slender cabriole legs, the top decorated in red and black lacquer in typical Negoro style and the sides and legs lacquered black and decorated with lotus petals in mother-of-pearl inlays, the hardware bronzeWith a wood tomobako storage box 16 1/4in (36.2cm) high