Fitting in shape of beetle.
H 1.5 x W 5.5 x D 2.5 cm,Year.2013Morihito Katsura
1944 -- Metalwork(Living National Treasure)
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Price Range
$12,000 - 33,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 2
Producing sword fittings such as decorative hilts, knives attached to the sheath of swords, and sheaths in the beginning of his career, and sash clip fasteners today using basic metal engraving and metal fitting techniques passed down from his ancestors. Also using engraving, relief engraving, hammering and various inlaying techniques. His designs are based on animals, insects, plants and geometric shapes.
View DetailDescription
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CategoryMetalwork
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DimensionsH 1.5 x W 5.5 x D 2.5 cm
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Year of creation2013
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RarityUnique
Techniques
Chisel engraving
Chisel engraving (hori) consists of using engraving chisels to embellish the surface of metalwork. Techniques include standard hairline engraving (kebori) performed with a V-shaped chisel, wedge-shaped dot engraving (keribori) performed with a triangular chisel, and metal cutting (hatsuribori) performed with especially sharp flat chisels.
Selection
- The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
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