Square Tray with Woodland Design in Kinma

H 4.3 x W 22.5 x D 22.5 cm,Year.2023
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Yoshito Yamashita

1951 -
  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 4

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 4.3 x W 22.5 x D 22.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • 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.

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 40th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo Square Tray with Woodland Design in Kinma
Square Tray with Woodland Design in Kinma Yoshito Yamashita
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