Flat Tea Caddy with Makie and Chinkin (Sunken Gold) Design "Flower"

Year.2016
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Masako Morita

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Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
  • Year presented
    2016
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

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 56th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
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photo Flat Tea Caddy with Makie and Chinkin (Sunken Gold) Design "Flower"
Flat Tea Caddy with Makie and Chinkin (Sunken Gold) Design "Flower" Masako Morita
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