“Poetry of the West” Box of black persimmon wood with inlay decoration finished in wiped urushi

• Category
  Wood and Bamboo
• Dimensions
  H 18.7 x W 8.4 x D 16.3 cm
• Year of creation
  2018
• Rarity
  Unique

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.

• The 65th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2018)
• Tokyo Governor Award