The Tea Box with Raden "Somata Style"
H 6.9 / ø 6.8 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
This tea caddy is adorned entirely with the Somata motif, renowned for its exquisite and intricate patterning. The pieces of shell become progressively finer toward the center, creating a brilliant, kaleidoscope-like shimmer.
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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Materials
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DimensionsH 6.9 / ø 6.8 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.
