Set of Six Vintage Black Maki-E Lacquer Art Kyoto Japan Decorative Plates Hand Painted Gold Botanical Floral Patterns

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Vintage Set of Six Black Lacquer Art Lacquerware Kyoto Japan Decorative Plates. Hand Painted with Gold Using Traditional Maki-e Technique.

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Six Different Botanical Floral Patterns Maple Leaf, Chrysanthemum, Bamboo, Iris, Cherry Blossoms, and Plum Blossoms. Each having a gold rim.

Displayed Together, Dramatic and Striking yet Elegant and Sophisticated.

Each has a hand painted plate exhibits finely executed Maki-e technique.
Maki-e represents the most sophisticated technique in lacquer art, where dust of gold or silver particles are delicately sprinkled on still wet lacquer, usually black, to create the pattern. The powder is embedded between each layer of lacquer which helps to bring out the decorations by illuminating them. The Japanese invention of Maki-e in its various firms represents one of the most remarkable marriages of technical mastery and aesthetic sophistication in art history.

Lacquer care tips: Hand wash and dry thoroughly with soft cotton towel. Keep away from sunlight and very dry air/conditions. See less