Hexagonal coffer of elm wood with design in marquetry

H 10.5 x W 18.2 x D 24.2 cm,Year.2024
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Akio Shimada

1971 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Price Range $1,000 - 9,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 2

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Maple, Elm wood, JIndai elm wood
  • Dimensions
    H 10.5 x W 18.2 x D 24.2 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Mokuga wood decoration

Mokuga (“wood picture”) is a decorative technique in which slices of wood several millimeters thick are cut into geometric pieces such as rectangles or triangles and then attached to the surface of an object to create a design. Complicated works may use over one thousand small parts, carefully arranged with attention to the alignment of the grain.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
  • Selected
Akio Shimada

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