Box with design in chinkin. “Toad lily”
H 15.5 x W 27.0 x D 17.0 cm,Year.2025Katsuhiro Nishi
1955 -- LacquerwareLiving National Treasure
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Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 15.5 x W 27.0 x D 17.0 cm
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Year presented2025
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
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 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
- Selected
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