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Choshitsu Stacked Boxes with Flower Patterns

Traditional flower patterns are reconstructed with modern colors to emphasize the unique three-dimensionality of choshitsu (carved lacquer).

  • Choshitsu (carved lacquer) Stacked Boxes with Flower Patterns by Kaori Sugano.
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  • Choshitsu (carved lacquer) Stacked Boxes with Flower Patterns with the open lid

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Title Choshitsu Stacked Boxes with Flower Patterns
Year 2010
Size D13.5 x W18.3 x H19 cm
Body Kanshitsu
Techniques Choshitsu (carved lacquer)
Remarks A total of 50 coats of colored urushi (lacquer), gradually changing from beige to red, were applied before carving.
The color shading is adjusted by the depth of the carving. Round gold was applied to the center of the diamond-shaped flowers.
The beige background has a matte finish with low luster.
Status Private Collection
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