Hexagonal box with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlay.

H 10.0 x W 18.0 x D 21.0 cm,Year.2014
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Shosai Kitamura

1938 - 2023
  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 10.0 x W 18.0 x D 21.0 cm
  • Year of creation
    2014
  • 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 61th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014)
  • Selected
photo Hexagonal box with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlay.
Hexagonal box with tortoiseshell and mother-of-pearl inlay. Shosai Kitamura
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