Hexagonal box of rantai with design in makie and zonsei.

Description

• Category
  Lacquerware
• Dimensions
  H 15.0 x W 22.7 x D 19.8 cm
• Year of creation
  2014
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Lacquered bamboo

Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.

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.

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Selected exhibitions

• The 61th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014)
• Selected