Box of rantai with design in kinma. “Fantasy”
H 13.0 x W 26.0 x D 11.0 cm,Year.2022- Lacquerware
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Price Range
$6,000 - 13,000
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6
Description
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CategoryLacquerware
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DimensionsH 13.0 x W 26.0 x D 11.0 cm
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Year of creation2022
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Lacquered bamboo
Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.
Kinma
There are three basic variations of kinma based on the method used for cutting the motifs: line cutting, dot cutting, and a combination of the two. All three types use a special carving blade known as a kinma ken. Originally, kinma only consisted of motifs made of incised lines. However, by combining a variety of colored lacquers and cutting techniques, the art has lent itself to increasingly complex designs.
Awards received
- The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
- Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award
Comment on Award
I carved "clear" and "blurry" ginko leaves to make a design that looks as if you were focusing onto the leaves with a camera. I wanted to give a message that "what to focus on" is very important in business and in daily life.
The more I continue to make things, I feel more pressure by the accumulated efforts of my predecessors, but I would like to move forward one step at a time. Thank you very much for this award.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association newsletter)
