Issey Hattori
Window in the Sky
I made this piece so that people could feel the beautyof black lacquer, gold Maki-e, and inlaid mother of pearl.
Maki-e and inlaid mother of pearl are said to have been established in the Nara Period (710 to 784).
I used these techniques, which have been faithfully passed down through the generations, to skillfullycreate shapes and designs that are not typical of traditional lacquerware.
- NFT Authenticated
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- Materials
- lacquer, gold powder, gold leaf and Japanese cypress
- Details
- W 111.5 × D 8 × H 46.5cm
weight: 6.2kg
W 43.90 × D 3.15 × H 18.31 in
weight: 13.67 lbs - Tags
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Issey Hattori
I insist that my work be original and even make the base forms to which I apply lacquer. I use gold and silver power for Maki-e and abalone, green turban (turbo marmoratus), and other shells for inlaying. I also use other natural materials, such as the wing cases of jewel beetles to create modern pieces with a strong sense of design based on themes of air, wind, light, and sky.