Covered box with design of Buddhist ritual implements in mother-of-pearl inlay and makie.

H 5.5 / ø 14.0 cm,Year.2022
Not for Sale
Commission work, check artworks available for purchase, etc.

Shosai Kitamura

1938 - 2023
  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 3

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 5.5 / ø 14.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Maki-e

Maki-e (literally “sprinkled pictures”) is a representative lacquerware technique that originated in Japan around 1,200 years ago. Maki-e is done by painting lacquer motifs on the surface of a piece using a fine brush and then sprinkling gold powder onto the lacquer before it hardens, producing luxurious decorations.

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden)

Mother-of-pearl inlay (Raden) is a decorative technique that uses the iridescent inner layer of abalone shell, turban shell, pearl oyster shell, or other mollusk shells. The technique came to Japan from China 1,300 years ago, and pieces featuring mother-of-pearl inlay are included among the artifacts at the Shōsōin Repository in Nara.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
Shosai Kitamura

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