Box with Kinma "Spin"
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 2023
- H 5.9 x W 26.8 x D 23.8 cm
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Category | Lacquerware |
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Year Presented | 2023 |
Dimensions | H 5.9 x W 26.8 x D 23.8 cm |
Exhibition | The 40th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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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.
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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.