Box with design of cherry blossoms in full bloom looking like haze in chinkin.

H 22.8 x W 24.4 x D 17.1 cm,Year.2023
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Yuko Sakurai

1970 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Under $12,000
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Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Hemp cloth, White-lipped pearl oyster
  • Dimensions
    H 22.8 x W 24.4 x D 17.1 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

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 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo Box with design of cherry blossoms in full bloom looking like haze in chinkin.
Box with design of cherry blossoms in full bloom looking like haze in chinkin. Yuko Sakurai
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