Tea Caddy with Design of Mandarin Ducks in Chinkin

H 7.3 / ø 7.3 cm,Year.2021
Not for Sale
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  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 7.3 / ø 7.3 cm
  • Year presented
    2021
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Chinkin

For chinkin (“sunken gold”), a chisel or knife is used to incise lines and dots into a lacquered surface. Gold leaf or fine gold powder is then inlaid into the grooves, creating a fine and delicate design.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 38th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2021)
  • Selected
photo Tea Caddy with Design of Mandarin Ducks in Chinkin
Tea Caddy with Design of Mandarin Ducks in Chinkin Fumio Mae
Not for Sale