Box with design in makie and chinkin. “Breeze from the brook”

H 14.5 x W 15.5 x D 30.0 cm,Year.2013
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Yasunori Sakamoto

1954 -
  • Lacquerware
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 5

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 14.5 x W 15.5 x D 30.0 cm
  • Year of creation
    2013
  • 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.

Chinkin

For chinkin (“sunken gold”), a chisel or knife is used to incise lines and dots into a lacquered surface. Gold leaf or fine gold powder is then inlaid into the grooves, creating a fine and delicate design.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected
photo Box with design in makie and chinkin. “Breeze from the brook”
Box with design in makie and chinkin. “Breeze from the brook” Yasunori Sakamoto
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