The Sound of Pine

Japanese Collection

Accession Nr.: 2019.9.1.1-2
Type: lacquers
Artist/Maker:
Date of production:
2009 körül
Place of production:
Signed: Base: 種𡈁 (Tanekuni)
Materials/Techniques: wood, lacquer, gold, mother-of-pearl inlay
Dimensions: height: 3.7 cm
diameter: 6 cm
Round, hemispherical lidded incense container (kōgo). The dark wood veins of persimmon are well visible under the lacquer. Made with gold togidashi technique and mother-of-pearl inlay, decorated with a motif of pine needles and small pine cones. The inside is decorated with scattered gold decoration.
Wrapped in a cotton cloth containing the artist's seal, stored in its own Paulownia box, tied with a textile cord. Storage box also marked.