Valladolid, ES
Details
- Dimensions
- 10.24ʺW × 4.33ʺD × 2.76ʺH
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Wood
- Condition
- Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
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Lacquered Oriental box in Laca Urushi, an millenary technique, and belonging to the Japanese Showa period. It is decorated with …
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Lacquered Oriental box in Laca Urushi, an millenary technique, and belonging to the Japanese Showa period. It is decorated with lotus flowers, birds and original fittings.
The Shōwa era (in Japanese, 昭和 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 時代 period) or Shōwa period is the period of Japanese history corresponding to the reign of Emperor Shōwa (Hirohito), which covers from December 25, 1926 to 7 of January 1989. It was the longest reign of all Japanese emperors.
The showa era was decisive in the cultural aspect, consolidating the westernizing process that had begun in the Eras Meiji and Taisho. Western influence was strong in aesthetics, architecture, gastronomy, literature and other cultural expressions that were emerging over the years.
The Urushi-e, known in the West as Japanese lacquered Urushi, emerges, in fact, far from Japan. It has its origin, like many other Japanese artistic techniques, in the ancient Chinese empire. The birth of this practice dates back to the VII A.D. Its plasticity and spectacular finishes caused rage and its use quickly spread throughout Asia. When the Europeans discovered it, they fell into the Asian influence and the eastern current toured the most influential courts.
After decades in disuse and be relegated to the showcases of the decorative arts museums, this ancestral technique returns with renewed forces. In addition, the lacquered process is very meticulous, slow and complex, which makes them really valuable objects.
It is perfect for decorating any corner of the house. Special. less
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