Box with Design in Egg Shell and Makie “Shining Water”

H 12.5 x W 22.0 x D 22.0 cm,Year.2026

Yasunori Sakamoto

1954 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Awarded 6 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $10,000 - 12,000
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 12.5 x W 22.0 x D 22.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Maki-e

Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.

Eggshell inlay

Eggshell inlays (rankaku) are created by applying finely crushed eggshells to painted lacquer motifs. The eggshells make it possible to create vivid whites, a color that is difficult to reproduce with colored lacquer. Normally, the shells of quail eggs are used.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Box with Design in Egg Shell and Makie “Shining Water”
Box with Design in Egg Shell and Makie “Shining Water” Yasunori Sakamoto

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