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Beautiful signed Japanese artwork with inlaid shell is depicting a peacock on a lacquer panel primarily known through two intricate … Read more Beautiful signed Japanese artwork with inlaid shell is depicting a peacock on a lacquer panel primarily known through two intricate lacquer techniques: Raden, which this is embeds thin slices of iridescent shell into lacquer for a luminous effect, and Shibayama, a more complex high-relief inlay on ivory, wood, or lacquer using various materials including shell, horn, and ivory to create detailed, textured designs. Both techniques use shells like abalone, turban, and pearl oyster, contrasting their shimmering beauty with the deep tones of the lacquer base to depict flora, fauna, and other motifs. See less
- Dimensions
- 8ʺW × 0.5ʺD × 12ʺH
- Styles
- Chinoiserie
- Japanese
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Art Subjects
- Animals
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Mother-of-Pearl
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Good condition, no damage. Good condition, no damage. less
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