Miki Hyoetsu used several different lacqued technique and expressed a feeling of depth very well.
size 12.5cm-26.5cm-4.5cm(h)
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The first photograph shows an actual iron tea kettle and a lacquered piece side by side. You cannot tell which is the real item until you pick them up and compare their weight. It is an amazing example of lacquer art. The detailed texture of the iron, the bronze lid, and the rust on the mouth have all been exquisitely reproduced with lacquer. When the lid is opened to show the insides, Raden decorations and a shiny deep black lacquer welcome you to a completely different world from the exterior. Working together with Mr. Wakamiya of the Hikojyu Makie group, this project required one year to craft the wooden base, and another year to apply the lacquer. We show heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Wakamiya of the Hikojyumakie group for his willingness to commit to an incredible task and his alacrity in re-starting from scratch so many times to pursue perfection. This work of art has been planned from the start to have a second and third edition, each with their own story. The second edition will show the iron kettle 100 years from now, and the third edition will depict the kettle 100 years after the second edition. Each will use lacquer to express the flow of time and the gracefully aging beauty of the kettle. (Second edition to be completed in summer 2017)
size 16.5cm-14cm-21.5cm(h)
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It is owned by Museum 50 in Taiwan.
At first I was attracted by the design of a crow. And then I noticed that the rising sun can be seen different color by several angles. Color of the gold and fine Makie work of crow are not usual level and all is of fine quality. It is simple, but is the good work which is attracted whenever I look.
13.5cm-10.5cm-5.5cm(h) circa1850(End of Edo～Meiji era)
It is an amazing work to reproduce a ceramic work by the 16th century artist Hon'Ami Koetsu. Take it in your hands and it has the texture of Raku, but no weight! You realise that your eye has deceived your head, and you are holding a piece of lacquer ware. Our professional camera man didn't notice it is lacquer work. He believed it is old ceramic work until end photographing. Mr.Wakamiya strives to rediscover many 'lost' lacquer techniques, particularly in the imitation of diverse materials such as ceramic, wood and metal.
size 12cm-11.5cm-9cm(h) with original signed box.
It is an interesting design suzuribako. It is used various technique. And interior design is very beautiful.
size 18cm-19cm-4cm(h) with original signed box.
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I am surprised at amazing delicate work. Takamakie on Togidashi makie, and several layer works are given in such a small work. I admire the perseverance of the old craftsman.
size 11cm-4cm-4(h)cm
It is an excellent piece impressed by the dynamic design of a lily. I think that the size of this work is also large and it is his time-consuming masterpiece very much.
Stationery box with a design of lily and dragonfly, of carved Navy,Black,Beige,Yellow,Red and Green. lacquer over a wood base. With the original signed box, inscribed on the exterior of the lid: Carved Lacquer lily design stationery Box; And signed: Yosai (Yamashita Yosai, born 1902).
Yamashita Yosai worked in Takamatsu on Shikoku,and exhibited widely at the Teiten and Bunten art exhibitions. After the War he continued to show at the Nitten, as well as the Nihon Dento Kogeiten.
size 39-32-10(h)cm
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Kōbon or incense tray in a square form. Ornamented with a design of a peacock. Of red,orange,navy blue and beige layered lacquers, carved in chōshitsu technique. With original signed box,
Otomaru Kōdō was born in Takamatsu and began studying chūshitsu or carved-lacquer in 1915. In 1932, he first exhibited at the Imperial Art Exhibitions with the 13th Teiten, afterwards continuing to exhibit regularly at the Teiten, the Shin-Bunten and, after the Pacific War, at the Nitten. In 1955, he was designated Jūyō Mukei Bunkazai or Important Intangible Cultural Asset (commonly referred to as Ningen Kokuhō or Living National Treasure) for the chūshitsu technique. His work is in the collections of many museums in Japan, including the Tokyo National Museum of Modern Art.
A great design and beautiful example of Otomaru Kōdō's early, pre-war work.
With good patina.
Around 1750 AD.
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Perfect condition. one pair. Later Edo priod.
Size 90cm(h)
This is a work by a famous dry lacquer artist Koiwa Masayo in the Tohoku region.
size 70×26×64cm(h)
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This excellent candle sticks were given gold raised lacquer work with phoenix and flowers design.
size 80cm(h)
This incense container in the shape of a puppy is made of lacquer on wood. And it faithfully represents a puppy; even its paws are depicted on the bottom as seen in Netsuke (seal caddy accessory) holding the same form.
The one (old Cazale collection) similar to this work is owned to Osaka Municipal Museum of Art now.
size 5×7×8.5(h)cm
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This elegant picnic box was gift from emperor. So, it was given highest Makie work.
The Meiji era. Made by Katajiya Seibei.
With original signed box.
size 19×16×24(h)cm
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The lacqering of fern with white-backed leaves is wonderful.
It is expressed by spending two kind of gold Makie only fern with white-backed leaves.
With original signed box.
size 28×28×22(h)cm
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