Embossed Brooch with Damascene Inlay "Seven Treasures"

H 0.9 x W 5.7 x D 3.5 cm,Year.2023
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Rina Kawai

  • Metalwork
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 0.9 x W 5.7 x D 3.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Embossing

Embossing, or metal chasing (uchidashi), is the process of using punches to raise designs on metal by repeatedly hammering the face or back of a piece (the latter technique being known as “repoussage”). Embossed work can take the shape of highly pronounced three-dimensional forms or shallow reliefs like those seen on brooches and ornaments for kimono obi.

Metal overlay

In metal overlay (nunome zōgan), a chisel is used to create patterns of fine crosshatching over which leaves of gold, silver, or lead may be affixed to create decorative surface details. Literally “cloth-pattern inlay,” nunome zōgan takes its name from the distinctive crosshatching pattern used to affix the metal leaf.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 51st Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo Embossed Brooch with Damascene Inlay "Seven Treasures"
Embossed Brooch with Damascene Inlay "Seven Treasures" Rina Kawai
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