Box of jindai zelkova wood with flower design in inlay.
H 7.0 x W 11.2 x D 31.2 cm,Year.2021Akio Watanabe
1953 -- Wood and BambooLiving National Treasure
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Price Range
Under $32,000
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Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 7.0 x W 11.2 x D 31.2 cm
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Year presented2021
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Wood joinery
In wood joinery (sashimono), wood boards are cut into panels with care to how the grain patterns will fit together in the final piece. The wooden panels are then cut or carved to create interlocking joints. These joints, which are the key feature of wood joinery, make it possible to connect boards at right angles to produce boxes and other articles. Wood joinery is assembled without the use of nails or any other metal hardware.
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.
Selected exhibitions
- The 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2021)
- Selected
