Incense Container Made of Rōgin in Damascene Inlay

Description

• Category
  Metalwork
• Dimensions
  H 3.5 / ø 6.2 cm
• Year presented
  2022
• Rarity
  Unique

Techniques Used

Metal overlay

In metal overlay (nunome zōgan), a chisel is used to create patterns of fine crosshatching over which leaves of gold, silver, or lead may be affixed to create decorative surface details. Literally “cloth-pattern inlay,” nunome zōgan takes its name from the distinctive crosshatching pattern used to affix the metal leaf.

Selected exhibitions

• The 62th East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
• Selected