Box with design in eggshell makie. “Watch calmly”
H 15.8 x W 30.0 x D 15.5 cm,Year.2020The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.
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Yasunori Sakamoto
1954 -- Lacquerware
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 5
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 15.8 x W 30.0 x D 15.5 cm
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Year presented2020
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RarityUnique
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.
Eggshell inlay
Eggshell inlays (rankaku) are created by applying finely crushed eggshells to painted lacquer motifs. The eggshells make it possible to create vivid whites, a color that is difficult to reproduce with colored lacquer. Normally, the shells of quail eggs are used.
Selected exhibitions
- The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
- Selected

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.