The marriage box [Balsam]

H 17 x W 64 x D 22 cm,Year.2005
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Shimpei Matsuzaki

1981 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7

About the Artwork

Tokyo University of the Arts graduation artwork (2004)

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Urushi lacquer, Cypress, Shells, Silver powder, Pigments, Blue gold powder, Silk
  • Dimensions
    H 17 x W 64 x D 22 cm
  • Year presented
    2005
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (name of artwork, paulownia box)

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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Shimpei Matsuzaki

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