Musical Jewelry Box with Mother-of-Pearl Inlay "Thoughts"

H 8.1 x W 14.0 x D 11.8 cm,Year.2026
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Hitomi Tamura

  • Lacquerware
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Please Inquire

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 8.1 x W 14.0 x D 11.8 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • 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.

Awards received

  • The 69th Chūgoku Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Hiroshima Prefecture Governor Award
Hitomi Tamura

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