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Large Carved Kamakura Bori Lacquer Bowl browse these categories for related items... All Items: Archives:Regional Art:Asian:Japanese: Pre 1920: item # 719080 Please refer to our stock # 11E-140 when inquiring.
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This most attractive red and black Japanese lacquer bowl with relief hand carving of spidery chrysanthemums was crafted in a technique known as kamakura-bori and dates to the Taisho period (1912-1926). Segments of deeply carved chrysanthemum blossoms, with their swirling petals and full leaves, encircle the thin lip of the bowl. The chrysanthemum is a symbol of superior character, the light of the sun, long life and virtue. It has been respected since ancient times and long been revered for its beauty and elegance. The interior of the bowl is undecorated, and the base is thick and stable, with the bottom finished in plain black lacquer which is typical of Kamakura pieces. The surface of this bowl has a wonderful patina resulting from decades of use and handling, providing a subtle and pleasing contrast between the red and black lacquer layers. Kamakura-bori is a type of Japanese lacquer ware which consists of carved wood decorated with layers of black and red lacquer which are often rubbed down and polished to achieve a mottled effect so the red lacquer shows through in certain places on the carving. It is said to have originated during the Kamakura period and was based on Chinese models. Of the various types of provincial lacquer wares, kamakura-bori is one of the most outstanding. From the beginning of the Meiji period, it was produced in great quantities, not only just in Kamakura proper. Its uncluttered beauty was much favored for eating and writing utensils as well as implements used in the tea ceremony. Because of the Japanese preference for “sabi” and “shibui,” the very simplicity and unaffectedness of kamakura-bori lacquer work makes it a special favorite among connoisseurs. CONDITION is very good, with no cracks or damage to the lacquer. There is some wear consistent with age and usage. DIMENSIONS: 9 ¾” (24.7 cm) diameter, 4” (10.2 cm) high. |
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