Box of black-streaked persimmon wood dyed with sappanwood juice with design in mosaic outlined with tin wire and inlay.

H 17.5 x W 12.2 x D 12.2 cm,Year.2015
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Akio Watanabe

1953 -
  • Wood and BambooLiving National Treasure
  • Price Range Under $32,000
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 17.5 x W 12.2 x D 12.2 cm
  • Year presented
    2015
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

Wood inlay

Wood inlay (moku zōgan) is a decorative technique in which wood, metal, or shell is inserted into cavities cut into a wooden substrate to produce contrasting designs.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
  • Selected
photo Box of black-streaked persimmon wood dyed with sappanwood juice with design in mosaic outlined with tin wire and inlay.
Box of black-streaked persimmon wood dyed with sappanwood juice with design in mosaic outlined with tin wire and inlay. Akio Watanabe
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