Coffer with Design in Kirikane “Wind, Flower, Moon Shadow”

H 15.5 x W 20.0 x D 12.0 cm,Year.2026

Keiboku Nakamura

Kirikane cut foil embellishing
Awarded 10 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
Price Range Under $17,000

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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

Category

Kirikane cut foil embellishing
Dimensions

H 15.5 x W 20.0 x D 12.0 cm
Year presented

2026
Rarity

Unique

Techniques Used

Kirikane cut foil embellishing

Kirikane cut foil embellishing was originally used to lavishly decorate Buddhist images. Today the technique is employed on decorative boxes and other craft objects. First, layers of gold leaf made by beating gold into thin, paper-like sheets are heated and combined over a charcoal fire. The resulting foil is cut into shapes such as lines, squares, and triangles using a bamboo knife. A brush is used to apply the cut foil in the desired pattern, and the piece is complete.