金輪寺棗《鸣子稻穗与一群麻雀》 - 木, 金, 漆 - Minekiyo(峯清) - 日本 - Shōwa period (1926-1989)

Minekiyo(峯清)–“Naruko Inaho and Flock of Sparrows” by Makie Kinrinji Natsume

Amid the pitch-black silence, golden brushstrokes depict the wind.
This natsume by Minekiyo is a masterpiece, depicting the brilliance of life in a flock of flying sparrows against the backdrop of an autumn countryside where rice sway.
Its graceful composition and delicate maki-e technique seem to condense the essence of autumn in Japan into a single poem.

The subject of this piece is a traditional auspicious image known as “Naruko Inaho Gunjaku” (Crying Rice and Flock of Sparrows).
The sight of ripe rice and flocks of flying sparrows symbolizes fertility, prosperity, and household safety.

The delicate lines of the swaying rice are astonishingly delicate,
and the shading of the gold powder and the varying pressure of the brush create a three-dimensional effect. The sparrows dancing there appear light and airy,
fluttering vibrantly through the pitch-black space.

The shape of this natsume is called a Kinrinji natsume,
and it is taller and somewhat more refined than a regular flat natsume.
Its neat form accentuates the stillness and tranquil atmosphere of autumn.

In the tea ceremony, natsume designs are chosen for each season,
and designs of rice ears and sparrows are favored as they truly symbolize the "harvestive season of autumn."
Using this natsume at a tea ceremony,
you will be able to feel the season of harvest and gratitude in every sip of tea.

This piece uses an extremely advanced form of flat gold maki-e (gold lacquerware).
Using thin, even gold powder to depict the rice ears and sparrows with fine lines
requires skilled brushwork and exceptional concentration.

The gold filigree changes appearance depending on the angle and lighting,
and under the soft lighting of a tea room, it shimmers as if a breeze is passing through.
The gold lines that span the lid and body of the vessel truly represent the flow of wind.
The essence of lacquerware lies here, capturing a moment of nature in an eternal form.

◆ About Minekiyo (Maki-e Artist) ◆

Minekiyo is a maki-e artist known for his exquisite balance of realism and design, while inheriting the traditional techniques of Wajima lacquerware and Kyoto maki-e.
The lines he creates are not merely decorative,
but are imbued with a poetic sensibility that portrays a "living landscape."

He pays close attention to every stalk of rice and every strand of sparrow's feather,
creating a sense of the vibrant energy of life even amidst the tranquility.
This is due to Minekiyo's observation of nature,
and his ability to express the "Japanese spirit" hidden within it through the world of lacquerware.

[Size]

Height
7cm
Diameter
7cm


[Condition]

This piece is in good condition.
As this is an old piece, please understand that it may show signs of aging.
A box is also included.

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