Gahou 雅峰 - Hand mirror - lacquerware - Yamanaka lacquerware 山中塗
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Description from the seller
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This is a Yamanaka lacquerware mirror by Gahou.
Set of two mirrors and a stand.
Gahou is known as the creator of the traditional lacquerware craft of “matched mirrors.
These matching mirrors are a set of a hand mirror and a stand mirror, and are characterized by beautiful floral designs and gold leaf work. The retro Showa-era design also makes them popular as gifts for people from other countries.
Yamanaka-nuri is a type of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is also called Yamanaka lacquerware.
Yamanaka is known as “Yamanaka of the Wood” along with “Wajima of the Lacquer” and “Kanazawa of the Maki-e” as one of the three major lacquerware production areas in the prefecture. Yamanaka has long been home to a large number of kijiji-shi (wood craftsmen)* and boasts the nation's largest production of hikimono (ground) wood.
One of the main characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware, which makes the most of grain patterns and expresses natural textures, is the tatekidori (vertical cutting) method, in which the shape of the vessel is taken in the direction in which the wood grows. This process produces robust lacquerware that is resistant to distortion due to drying and allows for elaborate finishing not only of bowls, but also of thinly ground pieces and lids. Furthermore, the decorative “tatekidori ”* process, in which various patterns are applied to the wood, such as sen-suji and ara-suji, has produced Yamanaka-nuri's unique lacquerware with meticulous attention to detail.
It has been stored in a mostly unused condition and is in beautiful condition.
However, since this is a very old item, please buy on the assumption that it has age-appropriate signs of use due to age and storage.
Please check the photos for details.
The size is measured by hand.
Therefore, there may be slight errors.
Mirror dimensions
Height : 24 cm
Width : 15.5 cm
Stand dimensions
Height : 23 cm
Width : 15 cm
【About Delivery】
I will pack the item carefully to avoid damage in transit so that you can purchase it without worry.
We ship DHL, FedEx, or EMS.
The shipping carrier used varies by country or region, so customers cannot select the carrier.
Seller's Story
Thank you for visiting my sales page.
I mainly sell used items, mainly cameras.
All items I list are condition checked.
Sold items will be packed and shipped strictly to minimize the risk of damage.
Please buy with confidence.
Thanks for visiting.
This is a Yamanaka lacquerware mirror by Gahou.
Set of two mirrors and a stand.
Gahou is known as the creator of the traditional lacquerware craft of “matched mirrors.
These matching mirrors are a set of a hand mirror and a stand mirror, and are characterized by beautiful floral designs and gold leaf work. The retro Showa-era design also makes them popular as gifts for people from other countries.
Yamanaka-nuri is a type of lacquerware produced in the Yamanaka Onsen area of Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture, and is also called Yamanaka lacquerware.
Yamanaka is known as “Yamanaka of the Wood” along with “Wajima of the Lacquer” and “Kanazawa of the Maki-e” as one of the three major lacquerware production areas in the prefecture. Yamanaka has long been home to a large number of kijiji-shi (wood craftsmen)* and boasts the nation's largest production of hikimono (ground) wood.
One of the main characteristics of Yamanaka lacquerware, which makes the most of grain patterns and expresses natural textures, is the tatekidori (vertical cutting) method, in which the shape of the vessel is taken in the direction in which the wood grows. This process produces robust lacquerware that is resistant to distortion due to drying and allows for elaborate finishing not only of bowls, but also of thinly ground pieces and lids. Furthermore, the decorative “tatekidori ”* process, in which various patterns are applied to the wood, such as sen-suji and ara-suji, has produced Yamanaka-nuri's unique lacquerware with meticulous attention to detail.
It has been stored in a mostly unused condition and is in beautiful condition.
However, since this is a very old item, please buy on the assumption that it has age-appropriate signs of use due to age and storage.
Please check the photos for details.
The size is measured by hand.
Therefore, there may be slight errors.
Mirror dimensions
Height : 24 cm
Width : 15.5 cm
Stand dimensions
Height : 23 cm
Width : 15 cm
【About Delivery】
I will pack the item carefully to avoid damage in transit so that you can purchase it without worry.
We ship DHL, FedEx, or EMS.
The shipping carrier used varies by country or region, so customers cannot select the carrier.
Seller's Story
Thank you for visiting my sales page.
I mainly sell used items, mainly cameras.
All items I list are condition checked.
Sold items will be packed and shipped strictly to minimize the risk of damage.
Please buy with confidence.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Yamanaka
Title additional information
Yamanaka lacquerware 山中塗
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Designer/artist/maker
Gahou 雅峰
Material
lacquerware
Style
Vintage
Colour
Black
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
External height
24 cm
External width
15.5 cm
Internal height
1 cm
Internal width
24 cm
Estimated period
20th
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