Box with Moon Design in Chinkin

H 14.2 x W 22.7 x D 17.6 cm,Year.2024
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Yuko Sakurai

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

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 14.2 x W 22.7 x D 17.6 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique

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 41st Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
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photo Box with Moon Design in Chinkin
Box with Moon Design in Chinkin Yuko Sakurai
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