Shōwa era (c.1980) Japanese Kamakura-bori carved wooden box with black urushi lacquer finish. Domed rectangular form with scrolling cloud motifs carved in relief. Signed by the maker and accompanied by its original paulownia wooden box.
Size – 15cm L x 11cm D x 6cm H
Period – Shōwa era. c.1980
Production – One-off artist piece
Kamakura-bori lacquerware represents an 800-year-old tradition of Japanese craftsmanship. Originally developed by Buddhist sculptors during the 13th century, it is defined by its expressive, hand-carved depth and fine Urushi lacquer finish.
Shōwa era (c.1980) Japanese Kamakura-bori carved wooden box with black urushi lacquer finish. Domed rectangular form with scrolling cloud motifs carved in relief. Signed by the maker and accompanied by its original paulownia wooden box.
Size – 15cm L x 11cm D x 6cm H
Period – Shōwa era. c.1980
Production – One-off artist piece
Kamakura-bori lacquerware represents an 800-year-old tradition of Japanese craftsmanship. Originally developed by Buddhist sculptors during the 13th century, it is defined by its expressive, hand-carved depth and fine Urushi lacquer finish.
