Box with Design in Mother-of-Pearl Inlay "Somata Style"
H 5.5 x W 21.0 x D 9.5 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 mother-of-pearl inlay box features a striking, modern design with green abalone shell intricately cut into the Somata motif and applied to the center around green abalone shell cut into the intricate Somata motif. The vivid contrast with the deep, jet-black hue of Joboji lacquer makes it a truly beautiful work.
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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MaterialsAbalone shell / Joboji lacquer / Ebony / Japanese cherry birch
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DimensionsH 5.5 x W 21.0 x D 9.5 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.
