Plate of Rantai with Design in Makie and Zonsei "First Fruit"

Name: Plate of Rantai with Design in Makie and Zonsei "First Fruit"
Brand: Takashi Tsuji

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Takashi Tsuji

1973 -

Lacquerware
Awarded 11 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

Category

Lacquerware

Techniques Used

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.