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Lot 406 · Lacquer · ⌀ ~11.5 cm置物
SET OF FIVE LACQUER PLATES MEIMEI-ZARA
Zohiko workshop (Nishimura Hikobei IX). Kyoto, second half of the 20th century
Natural wood, urushi lacquer; openwork decoration, Kyo-shikki style.
Estimate
18 000 – 24 000 ₽
for the set of 5
- Set or pair
- Original box (tomobako)
- Dimensions
Plate diameter — c. 11.5 cm.
- Description
An exclusive collectible set of five wooden dessert plates (meimei-zara). The pieces are covered with deep mirror-like black urushiUrushi 漆 — a natural lacquer made from the refined sap of the lacquer tree (Toxicodendron vernicifluum). On hardening it forms an exceptionally durable, mirror-glossy coating. lacquer and decorated with a restrained openwork chrysanthemum ornament accented in a noble vermilion red. The very fine joinery reflects the exemplary centuries-old traditions of the capital’s lacquer art, Kyo-shikki.
- Marks
Each piece bears the workshop’s gold stamp on the base.
- Contents
Original paulownia wooden box (tomobakoTomobako 共箱 — an authentic box of valuable, seasoned wood (often paulownia), made specially for a particular piece. On the lid the master or owner personally inscribes in ink the calligraphic title of the object, his signature and the impression of a personal seal. It is the principal certificate of authenticity.) with the artist’s calligraphy, the personal signature of Nishimura Hikobei IX (head of the ninth generation of the oldest Zohiko dynasty) and his personal red seal. Inside is preserved an authentic paper certificate with the history of the brand and care instructions.