Plate with Camellia Design in Eggshell Makie
- Lacquerware
- H 13.0 x W 29.0 x D 30.0 cm
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| Category | Lacquerware |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | H 13.0 x W 29.0 x D 30.0 cm |
| Materials | Chestnut, eggshell, gold powder, urushi carvings |
| Notes | Comes with box |
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Maki-e
Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.
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Eggshell inlay
Eggshell inlays (rankaku) are created by applying finely crushed eggshells to painted lacquer motifs. The eggshells make it possible to create vivid whites, a color that is difficult to reproduce with colored lacquer. Normally, the shells of quail eggs are used.
Michiko Kaseyama
Creating color gradation and perspective using the kinma techinique, mainly dot cutting. I use natural motifs from my own garden and fields for the designs and make a story while working on a piece.