Writing box with maple design in makie and mother-of-pearl inlay.
H 4.7 x W 20.1 x D 23.2 cm,Year.2020
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Shosai Kitamura
1938 - 2023- Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
- Price Range Please Inquire
- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 4.7 x W 20.1 x D 23.2 cm
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Year of creation2020
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RarityUnique
Techniques
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.
Selection
- The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
- Selected
Writing box with maple design in makie and mother-of-pearl inlay.
Shosai Kitamura
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