Incense Container with Design of Divine Deer in Chinkin

H 3 x W 8 x D 8 cm,Year.2023
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Kota Mizushiri

1980 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 3 x W 8 x D 8 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (paulownia box)

Techniques Used

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden) is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layer of abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, or other mollusk shells. The technique came to Japan from China 1,300 years ago, and pieces featuring mother-of-pearl inlay are included among the artifacts at the Shōsōin Repository in Nara.

Chinkin

For chinkin (“sunken gold”), a chisel or knife is used to incise lines and dots into a lacquered surface. Gold leaf or fine gold powder is then inlaid into the grooves, creating a fine and delicate design.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 63rd Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
Kota Mizushiri

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