Κλεματίς Μακιέ Γουάζιμα Λάκερ Ινκστόουν Μποξ — Χρυσό πάνω σε Μαύρο Ορούσου με Κουτί Καλλιτέχνη - Ξύλο, Λάκα - 木谷信夫 Kitani Nobuo / 静峰 大家芳男 Seiho Oie Yoshio - Ιαπωνία - 1900–2000

Item Description
木谷信夫 Kitani Nobuo / 静峰 大家芳男 Seiho Oie Yoshio
This exceptional suzuribako (inkstone box) is a masterwork of Wajima lacquerware (Wajima-nuri), one of Japan's most celebrated and technically demanding lacquer traditions. Crafted through the meticulous collaboration of makie artist Kitani Nobuo and lacquer master (nushi) Seiho, this piece exemplifies the finest standards of Japanese urushi (lacquer) artistry.
The box is finished in deep, lustrous black lacquer and adorned with an exquisite tessen (clematis flower) design executed in delicate gold makie — the traditional technique of dusting precious metallic powders onto wet lacquer to create shimmering pictorial decoration. The clematis motifs are rendered with remarkable refinement, their flowing petals and tendrils capturing the graceful elegance of this beloved Japanese flower.
Wajima-nuri is distinguished by its rigorous multi-step process: a wooden base (kiji) reinforced with layers of jino-ko (local diatomaceous earth mixed with lacquer), followed by the application of hemp cloth at stress points, and an intricate succession of more than 75 hand-applied lacquer coats before the final makie decoration is applied. The result is a surface of extraordinary depth, durability, and luminosity.
The piece is accompanied by its original tomobako (artist's signed wooden box), a mark of authenticity and provenance for Japanese traditional craft. This suzuribako is a sophisticated collector's item and a superb example of living Japanese lacquer heritage.

Size
Height: 4 cm
Width: 21.5 cm
Depth: 29.5 cm

Weight
869 g

Condition
In excellent condition with no notable scratches or stains; comes with original signed wooden box (tomobako).

Artist Profile
Makie Artist: 木谷信夫 Kitani Nobuo
Kitani Nobuo is a distinguished makie-shi (maki-e lacquer artist) based in Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, the heartland of Japan's finest urushi (lacquer) tradition. His studio, the Kitani Makie Workshop (Kitani Maki-e Kobo), has produced works of exceptional refinement celebrated for their technical mastery and artistic sensitivity. Kitani has mentored leading makie artists, including Kitani Yoko, who went on to win major prizes at the prestigious Nitten (Japan Fine Arts Exhibition). His work represents the continuity and vitality of Wajima's makie tradition.
Lacquer Master (Nushi): 静峰 大家芳男 Seiho Oie Yoshio
Seiho is an accomplished nushi (lacquer coating master) working within the Wajima-nuri tradition. In the highly specialized division of labor that defines Wajima lacquerware production, the nushi is responsible for the application of the multiple layers of urushi that form the signature deep, durable finish of each piece.

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