Box with Design in Mother-of-Pearl Inlay "Cherry Blossoms Illuminating the Evening"
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 expresses the graceful and elegant essence of cherry blossoms illuminating the evening. Crafted exclusively using mother-of-pearl inlay techniques, it is a striking work where the petals appear to be dancing lightly through the air.
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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Materials
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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.
