Date: 1868 - 1912
£2,950
Product Code: KPLQ03
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Highly desirable, this black and gilt inlaid lacquer tray and box decorated using the Togisashi maki-e technique depicts gold feathers floating on a midnight black background.
The tray with silver metal-edge measures 24cms by 17cms whilst the circular box and lid is 8cms in diameter.
Signed Zohiko
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Feather
In Japan feathers can symbolise courage and valor. In modern day Japan if you donate to the Akai Hane charity drive in October you are given a red feather to attach to your jacket.
Togisashi maki-e
Togisashi maki-e is a Japanese lacquer technique involving sprinkling gold or silver powder over a design to create a shimmering effect.
Zohiko
Zohiko is a Kyoto based lacquer workshop which is still in operation today, started by Hikobei III they first opened in 1661 and excelled in the maki-e technique, Hikobei III was named ‘The master of Maki-e’ by the Emperor. The modern day shop has a museum on second floor devoted to historic works.
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