Box Made in Heat Welding Method and Decorated with Cutout Inlay "Fragrance of Spring"

H 7 x W 12 x D 7 cm,Year.2023
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Yoshiko Okamoto

1976 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded 22 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $23,000
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 7 x W 12 x D 7 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Metal inlay

In metal inlay (zōgan), designs are cut into the surface of a piece and inlaid with a different metal of contrasting color or texture.

Hard soldering

Hard soldering (hagiawase) is a technique used join together different types of metal sheet. The technique makes it possible to create metalwork with striped or patchwork patterns. Once joined, the artisan may continue to shape the metal with a hammer.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 51st Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo Box Made in Heat Welding Method and Decorated with Cutout Inlay "Fragrance of Spring"
Box Made in Heat Welding Method and Decorated with Cutout Inlay "Fragrance of Spring" Yoshiko Okamoto
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