Tea Caddy with Design of Weeping Cherry Blossoms in Chinkin

Year.2016
Not for Sale
Commission work, check artworks available for purchase, etc.

Fumio Mae

1940 -
  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Year presented
    2016
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Chinkin

For chinkin (“sunken gold”), a chisel or knife is used to incise lines and dots into a lacquered surface. Gold leaf or fine gold powder is then inlaid into the grooves, creating a fine and delicate design.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 33th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
  • Selected
Fumio Mae

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