Box with design in kirikane. “Peacock”

H 14.0 x W 13.5 x D 13.5 cm,Year.2013
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Ai Imamura

1969 -
  • Kirikane cut foil embellishing
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Kirikane cut foil embellishing
  • Dimensions
    H 14.0 x W 13.5 x D 13.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2013
  • 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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected
photo Box with design in kirikane. “Peacock”
Box with design in kirikane. “Peacock” Ai Imamura
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