Tea Caddy of Rantai with Design in Kinma "Camellia"
- Lacquerware
- Presented in 2013
- H 6.0 x W 8.6 x D 8.6 cm
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$4,241
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Category | Lacquerware |
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Year Presented | 2013 |
Dimensions | H 6.0 x W 8.6 x D 8.6 cm |
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Lacquered bamboo
Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.
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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.
Masahiro Sasaki
SASAKI applies bokashi-nuri (shading) for a finish coat and expresses patterns with fine line carving, and uses the kinma (incised and color-filled decoration) technique to inlay the patterns and give gradation in the color.