Box of jindai cedar wood with marquetry.

H 16.2 x W 14.7 x D 27.0 cm,Year.2021
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Kenji Nishiyama

1944 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 16.2 x W 14.7 x D 27.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2021
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Mokuga wood decoration

Mokuga (“wood picture”) is a decorative technique in which slices of wood several millimeters thick are cut into geometric pieces such as rectangles or triangles and then attached to the surface of an object to create a design. Complicated works may use over one thousand small parts, carefully arranged with attention to the alignment of the grain.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2021)
  • Selected
photo Box of jindai cedar wood with marquetry.
Box of jindai cedar wood with marquetry. Kenji Nishiyama
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