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
Born from the ancient temples of Kamakura, this fine lacquerware represents an 800-year-old tradition of Japanese craftsmanship. Originally developed by Buddhist sculptors during the 13th century, Kamakura-bori is defined by its expressive, hand-carved depth and fine Urushi lacquer finish.
Unlike standard lacquerware, each piece is meticulously hand-chiselled into Katsura wood before being layered with coats of black resin. This unique "carve-first" technique creates a striking three-dimensional texture that captures light and shadow beautifully. Renowned for its incredible durability, Kamakura-bori is designed to age beautifully with the lacquer growing more transparent and lustrous with every decade of use / display.
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
Born from the ancient temples of Kamakura, this fine lacquerware represents an 800-year-old tradition of Japanese craftsmanship. Originally developed by Buddhist sculptors during the 13th century, Kamakura-bori is defined by its expressive, hand-carved depth and fine Urushi lacquer finish.
Unlike standard lacquerware, each piece is meticulously hand-chiselled into Katsura wood before being layered with coats of black resin. This unique "carve-first" technique creates a striking three-dimensional texture that captures light and shadow beautifully. Renowned for its incredible durability, Kamakura-bori is designed to age beautifully with the lacquer growing more transparent and lustrous with every decade of use / display.
