Jewelry Box with Design in Makie "Time"

H 19.0 x W 15.3 x D 12.3 cm,Year.2015
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Yasuhiro Asai

1983 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range $12,000 - 71,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

About the Artwork

I expressed the time and light flowing by the minute.
I was able to add some modern taste by adding a gradation of makie on the traditional hyōmon (metal sheet inlay).
The design is simple, but with the clean form and attention to detail, the material and artistic expressions create a beautiful harmony.

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 19.0 x W 15.3 x D 12.3 cm
  • Year of creation
    2015
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Instructions
    Wash with a soft sponge and wipe dry to clean.
    As lacquerware is sensitive to ultraviolet rays, please avoid direct sunlight and store in a paulownia box when not in use to maintain good condition.

Techniques Used

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.

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.

Awards received

  • The 32nd Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
  • Commissioner for Cultural Affairs Award
photo Jewelry Box with Design in Makie "Time"
Jewelry Box with Design in Makie "Time" Yasuhiro Asai
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