Heian Zohiko - Box - Wood
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Two-tier circular jūbako by Heian Zohiko, with a solid wood core in black urushi lacquer and a spiral-textured surface, featuring gold maki-e red and gold maple leaves with white cherry blossoms, two detachable tiers, maker's mark on the base, dating to 1990–2000, Japan, in good condition with minor signs of ageing.
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This is a two-tiered circular *maki-e* stacked box (*jūbako*) created by the Japanese artist Heian Zohiko. It features a solid wood core finished with black *urushi* lacquer boasting a distinctive spiral-textured surface. The exterior is adorned with gold *maki-e* depicting red and gold maple leaves interspersed with white cherry blossoms, evoking a rich autumnal atmosphere; the thick lacquer layers lend the design a striking, three-dimensional quality.
The box consists of two detachable circular tiers with a plain black lacquer interior and bears the Heian Zohiko maker's mark on the base. It is in excellent condition and suitable for use as a tea room display piece, or for storing snacks or jewelry.
This is a two-tiered circular *maki-e* stacked box (*jūbako*) created by the Japanese artist Heian Zohiko. It features a solid wood core finished with black *urushi* lacquer boasting a distinctive spiral-textured surface. The exterior is adorned with gold *maki-e* depicting red and gold maple leaves interspersed with white cherry blossoms, evoking a rich autumnal atmosphere; the thick lacquer layers lend the design a striking, three-dimensional quality.
The box consists of two detachable circular tiers with a plain black lacquer interior and bears the Heian Zohiko maker's mark on the base. It is in excellent condition and suitable for use as a tea room display piece, or for storing snacks or jewelry.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
Japan
Material
Wood
Designer/artist/maker
Heian Zohiko
Colour
Black, Red, Yellow
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
14 cm
Width
17 cm
Depth
17 cm
Estimated period
1990-2000
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