Box with design in mother-of-pearl inlay and tsuikin “Brackish water”

H 15.0 x W 31.0 x D 9.0 cm,Year.2024
Not for Sale

Shimpei Matsuzaki

1981 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Urushi lacquer, Cypress, Hemp cloth, Great green turban shell, Pigments
  • Dimensions
    H 15.0 x W 31.0 x D 9.0 cm
  • Year of creation
    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.

Awards received

  • The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
  • Asahi Shimbun Award
photo Box with design in mother-of-pearl inlay and tsuikin “Brackish water”
Box with design in mother-of-pearl inlay and tsuikin “Brackish water” Shimpei Matsuzaki
Not for Sale