Box of rantai for sweets with design in kinma. “Blue rhythm”
H 13.5 / ø 23.0 cm,Year.2016Hayato Otani
1954 -- Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
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Price Range
$1,000 - 34,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7
Bamboo woven base, kinma* * Kinma: applying lacquer on the bamboo woven base, carving patterns, applying color lacquer, and polishing
View DetailDescription
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 13.5 / ø 23.0 cm
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Year of creation2016
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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 63th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2016)
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