Stemmed Goblet with Maki-e and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl, "Splendor"

H 10.0 x W 7.6 cm,Year.2018
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  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range $10,000 - 67,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

About the Artwork

A stemmed goblet with a metal stem. The goblet is decorated with makie and mother-of-pearl inlay.

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Urushi lacquer, Great green turban shell, Gold powder, zelkova, Silver, Diamonds
  • Dimensions
    H 10.0 x W 7.6 cm
  • Year of creation
    2018
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Instructions
    Wash with a soft sponge and wipe dry to clean.
    As lacquerware is sensitive to ultraviolet rays, please avoid direct sunlight and store in a paulownia box when not in use to maintain good condition.

Techniques Used

Maki-e

Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden) is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layer of abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, or other mollusk shells. The technique came to Japan from China 1,300 years ago, and pieces featuring mother-of-pearl inlay are included among the artifacts at the Shōsōin Repository in Nara.

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Stemmed Goblet with Maki-e and Inlaid Mother-of-pearl, "Splendor" Yasuhiro Asai
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