Tea Caddy with Design in Mother-o-Pearl Inlay "A Flowing Cherry Blossom Motif"
H 7.2 / ø 6.7 cmThe prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.
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Masamichi Sawai
1949 -- Lacquerware
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About the Artwork
The delicate, subtle expression of cherry blossoms is beautifully captured using pink abalone shell. Because each petal is individually cut by hand using a fret saw, their unique beauty is elegantly brought to life.
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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Materials
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DimensionsH 7.2 / ø 6.7 cm
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RarityUnique
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.
The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.
