Mid-Century Lacquer Box with Cockscomb by Shimada Shunko
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Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1940: Item # 1500917
Directory: Vintage Arts: Regional Art: Asian: Japanese: Lacquer: Pre 1940: Item # 1500917
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23 Murasakino Monzen-cho
Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
tel.81-75-201-3497
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Kita-ward Kyoto 603-8216
tel.81-75-201-3497
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$1,800.00
A large Bunko lacquered box by Shimada Shunko dating from the late 1930s to 1940s, enclosed in a signed wooden box. It features solid silver rims. It is 42 x 32 x 15 cm (16-1/2 x 12-1/2 x 6 inches) and is in overall fine condition. Shunko submitted a very similar design to the 6th Shinbunten in 1943.
Shunko Shimada is well-known as a lacquerware artist specializing in Wajima-nuri. His works are created using traditional Japanese lacquer techniques, particularly the maki-e method. Wajima-nuri, which developed around Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture, is highly regarded worldwide for its beauty and technical excellence.
Shunko Shimada is well-known as a lacquerware artist specializing in Wajima-nuri. His works are created using traditional Japanese lacquer techniques, particularly the maki-e method. Wajima-nuri, which developed around Wajima City in Ishikawa Prefecture, is highly regarded worldwide for its beauty and technical excellence.
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