Flat Tea Caddy with Makie and Chinkin (Sunken Gold) Design "Flower"
Year.2016- Lacquerware
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Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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Materials
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Year presented2016
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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.
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)
- Selected