Tea caddy with stripe motif, 2009
Yamamura Shinyaexpand_more
Lacquer, turban shell, gold leafexpand_more
Gift of Elizabeth and Willard Clark; formerly given to the Center by Gordon Brodfuehrerexpand_more 2013.30.65a,b
Not on Viewexpand_more
The living lacquer artist Yamamura Shinya inlaid thin, overlapping strips of turban shell to create a kaleidoscopic stripe motif. To a lesser extent, inlays of mother-of-pearl or abalone shell are common on Japanese lacquer either as an applique (haritsuke), or digging into the substrate to create a hollowed out spot (umekomi). The lid of the tea caddy (natsume) is decorated with a scale-like pattern of gold foil over a nashiji ground, a technique known as gyōbu-hirame. A nashiji ground is found on the inside and bottom, completing the lavish decoration.
Details
- Title
- Tea caddy with stripe motif
- Artist Life
- born 1960
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2013.30.65a,b
- Curator Approved
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