30 cm Kamakura Bori Lacquer Plate By Shimada

$258.00

A 30 cm diameter Kamakura Bori Vermillion lacquer plate hand carved and signed by Shimada. Estimated to be mid 20th Century and believed to be the work of Mikako Shimada. Originally invented during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333 to make Buddhist Alter fittings.  The technique used is to hand carve wood followed by the application of multiple layers of lacquer.

Beautifully detailed and covered with hand carved flowers and leaves and in very good condition.  It also bears the artist seal on the base.

The approximate dimensions of the plate are 30.3 cm diameter and 380 grams in weight.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.

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30 cm Kamakura Bori Lacquer Plate By Shimada

A 30 cm diameter Kamakura Bori Vermillion lacquer plate hand carved and signed by Shimada. Estimated to be mid 20th Century and believed to be the work of Mikako Shimada. Originally invented during the Kamakura period from 1185 to 1333 to make Buddhist Alter fittings.  The technique used is to hand carve wood followed by the application of multiple layers of lacquer.

Beautifully detailed and covered with hand carved flowers and leaves and in very good condition.  It also bears the artist seal on the base.

The approximate dimensions of the plate are 30.3 cm diameter and 380 grams in weight.

Shipping is via Australia Post and includes tracking.

Wikipedia on the Kamakura Bori Technique

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