Box with design in mother-of-pearl inlay and tsuikin. “Shell ginger”

H 9.0 x W 12.5 x D 36.5 cm,Year.2025
Not for Sale
Commission work, check artworks available for purchase, etc.

Shimpei Matsuzaki

1981 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Public Collections : National Crafts Museum etc.
  • Price Range Please Inquire

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 9.0 x W 12.5 x D 36.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2025
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden) is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layer of abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, or other mollusk shells. The technique came to Japan from China 1,300 years ago, and pieces featuring mother-of-pearl inlay are included among the artifacts at the Shōsōin Repository in Nara.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
  • Selected
Shimpei Matsuzaki

Please feel free to contact us to commission work, check artworks available for purchase etc.