Metal fitting in shape of balsam pear

H 0.8 x W 3.7 x D 4.7 cm,Year.2024
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Hiroko Kamekura

  • Metalwork
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $4,000
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Gold, Copper, Copper-silver alloy / Shibuichi
  • Dimensions
    H 0.8 x W 3.7 x D 4.7 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Embossing

Embossing, or metal chasing (uchidashi), is the process of using punches to raise designs on metal by repeatedly hammering the face or back of a piece (the latter technique being known as “repoussage”). Embossed work can take the shape of highly pronounced three-dimensional forms or shallow reliefs like those seen on brooches and ornaments for kimono obi.

Metal inlay

In metal inlay (zōgan), designs are cut into the surface of a piece and inlaid with a different metal of contrasting color or texture.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
  • Selected
Hiroko Kamekura

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