Sutra Case of Koki-shitan Wood with Inlay Decoration
Year.2002Shinichi Miura
1958 -- Wood and Bamboo
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Price Range
$6,000 - 34,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4
About the Artwork
I engraved inclined groove patterns on Indian red sandalwood to add some texture and added arabesque patterned tin inlays to sharpen the design. On the end surface, I added some flower patterns with carvings and inlays using ivory and dyed horn. As the Buddhist sutra will be stored in the case, I applied gold leaf on paulownia in the inside.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Year of creation2002
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InstructionsAvoid exposure to light at a close distance and direct exposure to the wind from the air conditioner.
Techniques Used
Wood joinery
In wood joinery (sashimono), wood boards are cut into panels with care to how the grain patterns will fit together in the final piece. The wooden panels are then cut or carved to create interlocking joints. These joints, which are the key feature of wood joinery, make it possible to connect boards at right angles to produce boxes and other articles. Wood joinery is assembled without the use of nails or any other metal hardware.
