Nest of Boxes in Shape of Flower with Tortoiseshell and Mother-of-pearl Inlay

H 6.2 x W 23.8 x D 21.0 cm,Year.2013
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Shosai Kitamura

1938 - 2023
  • LacquerwareLiving National Treasure
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Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 6.2 x W 23.8 x D 21.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2013
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected
Shosai Kitamura

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