Box with design in mother-of-pearl inlay and makie “Chinese bellflower design”
H 15.5 x W 26.2 x D 13.1 cm,Year.2024Tadashi Shimode
1960 -- Lacquerware
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Price Range
Under $40,000
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Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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MaterialsWhite-lipped pearl oyster, Abalone shell, Gold powder, Silver powder
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DimensionsH 15.5 x W 26.2 x D 13.1 cm
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Year presented2024
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Maki-e
Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.
Metal sheet inlay
Metal sheet inlay (hyōmon) is a technique that involves cutting shapes out of thin sheets of gold, silver, or other metals to create an inlay motif.
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.
Selected exhibitions
- The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
- Selected
