Incense container of rantai with kinma. “Meadowhawks”
H 30.0 x W 7.6 x D 7.6 cm,Year.2015
Not for Sale
Hitoshi Ota
1931 - 2019- Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
- Price Range Please Inquire
- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 2
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 30.0 x W 7.6 x D 7.6 cm
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Year of creation2015
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RarityUnique
Techniques
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.
Kinma
There are three basic variations of kinma based on the method used for cutting the motifs: line cutting, dot cutting, and a combination of the two. All three types use a special carving blade known as a kinma ken. Originally, kinma only consisted of motifs made of incised lines. However, by combining a variety of colored lacquers and cutting techniques, the art has lent itself to increasingly complex designs.
Selection
- The 62th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
- Selected
Incense container of rantai with kinma. “Meadowhawks”
Hitoshi Ota
Not for Sale