Yasuhiro Asai Jewelry box with design in makie, tortoiseshell applying and mother-of-pearl inlay. "Road of light"
- Lacquerware
- Created in 2012
- H 11.8 x W 27.4 x D 12.1 cm
- Sold Out
| Category | Lacquerware |
|---|---|
| Year of Creation | 2012 |
| Dimensions | H 11.8 x W 27.4 x D 12.1 cm |
| Exhibition | The 59th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2012) |
| Awards | Japan Kōgei Association New Artist Award |
| Notes | Comes with box |
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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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Metal sheet inlay
Metal sheet inlay (hyōmon) is a technique that involves cutting shapes out of thin sheets of gold, silver, or other metals to create an inlay motif.
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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.
Yasuhiro Asai
Using mainly togidashi makie* as well as taka makie**, raden (mother-of-pearl work) and other various material and techniques. He follows the traditional techniques of makie, but at the same time tries to add some modernness in the designs to pass down his artwork on to future generations. *Togidashi makie: applying lacquer on the makie (patterns drawn with lacquer, covered with makie powder, and lacquered again) and polishing the pattern drawn parts after the lacquer is dried. **Taka makie: raising the patterns to give it a three dimensional look.