Decorative ornament (11) - Franklin Gallery Tokyo - Japan
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A set of 11 shell-shaped ceramic dishes by Franklin Gallery Tokyo, Japan, produced as a limited edition around 1980–1990, each 11 cm wide and 2.5 cm high with 0 cm depth, in excellent condition, featuring a gilded interior with a hammered gold surface and an exterior depicting scenes from The Tale of Genji, with bottom labels, accompanying documentation and a display stand.
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This set of 11 shell-painted dishes, a limited-edition collection released by Franklin Gallery in Japan in 1980, is based on the classic novel *The Tale of Genji*. The dishes are shaped like seashells, with the interior fully gilded and the gold surface featuring a hammered texture. The exterior depicts scenes from classic *The Tale of Genji* stories, with detailed and vibrant colors, each corresponding to a different scene.
The bottom of each dish includes the original label and accompanying documentation, along with a display stand. The dishes are in brand new, unused condition, with only minor oxidation on a few gold surfaces. There are no dents, scratches, or chips.
Shell painting is an art form derived from the traditional Japanese game of shell carving. This set of replica shell-painted dishes combines literary narrative, painting techniques, and goldwork craftsmanship. It can be displayed as a set or used individually as a small decorative piece, suitable for Japanese antique collecting and themed displays.
This set of 11 shell-painted dishes, a limited-edition collection released by Franklin Gallery in Japan in 1980, is based on the classic novel *The Tale of Genji*. The dishes are shaped like seashells, with the interior fully gilded and the gold surface featuring a hammered texture. The exterior depicts scenes from classic *The Tale of Genji* stories, with detailed and vibrant colors, each corresponding to a different scene.
The bottom of each dish includes the original label and accompanying documentation, along with a display stand. The dishes are in brand new, unused condition, with only minor oxidation on a few gold surfaces. There are no dents, scratches, or chips.
Shell painting is an art form derived from the traditional Japanese game of shell carving. This set of replica shell-painted dishes combines literary narrative, painting techniques, and goldwork craftsmanship. It can be displayed as a set or used individually as a small decorative piece, suitable for Japanese antique collecting and themed displays.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
11
Material
Ceramic
Country of origin
Japan
Manufacturer/brand
Franklin Gallery Tokyo
Condition
Excellent condition: barely used with minimal signs of wear
Height
2.5 cm
Width
11 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1980-1990
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