切嵌象嵌接合せ小箱「木洩れ日」

H 8.5 x W 9.0 x D 7.0 cm,Year.2025
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Yoshiko Okamoto

1976 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded 22 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $23,000
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 8.5 x W 9.0 x D 7.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2025
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hard soldering

Hard soldering (hagiawase) is a technique used join together different types of metal sheet. The technique makes it possible to create metalwork with striped or patchwork patterns. Once joined, the artisan may continue to shape the metal with a hammer.

Metal inlay

In metal inlay (zōgan), designs are cut into the surface of a piece and inlaid with a different metal of contrasting color or texture.

Awards received

  • The 53rd Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
  • MEXT Award
Yoshiko Okamoto

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