Low table of jindai cedar wood with marquetry of straight grain wood pieces.

H 4.6 x W 43.8 x D 36.3 cm,Year.2022
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Kiyotsugu Nakagawa

1942 -
  • Wood and Bamboo(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Under $17,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 2

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Jindai cedar
  • Dimensions
    H 4.6 x W 43.8 x D 36.3 cm
  • Year presented
    2022
  • 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 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo Low table of jindai cedar wood with marquetry of straight grain wood pieces.
Low table of jindai cedar wood with marquetry of straight grain wood pieces. Kiyotsugu Nakagawa
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