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JAPANESE LACQUER BOWL
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Item Number: 08-709
Years ago, gold and
sliver decorated Indopersian weapons and armor could be bought so
cheaply that it was difficult to imagine that they were hand made
antiques. Today those same items sell for approximately 50 times their
cost in the 1970s. Thats recognition of their artistic and historic
value and performance which far out strips the vast majority of
investments and compares to being inside at the conception of the
internet mega giants. Such opportunities are rare, but still exist. A
few years ago, we recognized another area of antique art which offered
greatly disproportionate value for its price, Japanese lacquer work
which is the laborious application in many layers over time, of a
pigmented compound of natural resins (not paint) which hardens to a
virtually impervious finish. When applied to delicately hand made wood
vessels, they become works of art, true to the Shinto tradition. The
techniques are nearly endless incorporating other materials such as
mother of pearl and powdered gold and silver. Others expose the wood
core, are incised and some are even branded. The results are true works
of art with subjects drawing on nature and Japanese mythology and folk
lore. Over the years, weve collected many examples and have decided to
share these small treasures with our clients. These are welcomed in any
setting, home or office and many are museum quality. A fine
comprehensive collection can be assembled with a modest investment and
they make thoughtful, unique gifts. Many have been purchased throughout
the year and set aside for holiday gift giving of an heirloom treasure
as well as saving time and avoiding aggravation later.
Red/orange body color
with lovely fine scene of a bridge spanning a river with a forest to
the left and steep mountain to the right. A pair of thatched buildings
nestles in the mountain side and a large tree spreads above, all
executed in low relief with the flanking scenes both incorporating
gradation of pigment from black to gold. The inside of the cover with a
scene, in gold, of a peasant polling a log raft along the river. Fine
quality and pristine condition as encountered from households where
domestic staff assured preservation of such valuables.
Layaway is available for this item.
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