Box with Design in Makie and Mother-of-pearl Inlay “Road of Moonlight”

H 21.5 x W 21.9 x D 14.8 cm,Year.2026

Keiji Onihira

1973 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Public Collections : Agency for Cultural Affairs etc.
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 21.5 x W 21.9 x D 14.8 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.

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Box with Design in Makie and Mother-of-pearl Inlay “Road of Moonlight”
Box with Design in Makie and Mother-of-pearl Inlay “Road of Moonlight” Keiji Onihira