The Tea Box with Raden "Somata Style"

H 6.9 / ø 6.8 cm
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Masamichi Sawai

1949 -
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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

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Abalone shell / Joboji lacquer / Japanese cherry birch
  • Dimensions
    H 6.9 / ø 6.8 cm
  • 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.

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Masamichi Sawai

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