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Aizu lacquerware japan shikki:
$123.00

Aizu lacquerware.

Aizu lacquerware is a traditional Japanese craft with a history dating back over 400 years. Among the many beautiful Aizu lacquerware pieces is this stunning cup and summer-autumn grass screen painting folding screen.

Crafted by skilled artisans using centuries-old techniques, this cup and screen evoke the beauty of nature and inspire a sense of calm and tranquility. The intricate details of the screen painting are breathtaking, capturing the essence of the changing seasons.

Whether you're a collector of Japanese art or simply appreciate exquisite craftsmanship, this Aizu lacquerware piece is sure to impress. Add it to your collection today and enjoy the beauty and serenity it brings to your home or office.

【The History of Aizu Lacquerware】

Aizu lacquerware became established as a local industry in the late 16th century, thanks to the encouragement and protection of feudal lords such as the Ashina and Gamō clans. However, during the end of the Edo period, the Boshin War dealt a devastating blow to Aizu and its lacquerware industry. In the Meiji era, the industry was able to recover by pooling its resources, leading to Aizu's reconstruction. By the mid-Meiji period, Aizu had become one of the most famous lacquerware production areas, and to this day, Aizu lacquerware continues to grow by integrating traditional and innovative techniques, both as a craft and an industry.

【Summer and Autumn Grasses Folding Screen (Important Cultural Property)】

Painted by Sakai Hōitsu in the 19th century during the Edo period, this folding screen is a commemorative work that clearly demonstrates the lineage of the Rinpa school. Hōitsu painted this summer and autumn grasses design on the back of a folding screen that featured a copy of Sōtatsu's "Wind God and Thunder God Screens," which had been replicated by Kōrin. These screens were mounted on silver foil and featured vivid colors that accentuated the graceful decorative appeal of the design.

Hōitsu learned various painting styles from different schools during the Edo period, but he was particularly enamored with Kōrin's art and revived his style, becoming one of the last masters of the Rinpa school. The summer grasses depicted on the back of the thunder god screen are dampened by a passing shower, while the autumn grasses on the wind god screen sway in the breeze. This piece is a pair of screens that together create a beautiful work of art.

This piece has been reimagined by Aizu lacquerware artists, who have hand-painted Hōitsu's world onto sake cups. It can be enjoyed for drinking or display, and is a valuable product resulting from the collaboration of traditional crafts and Tohaku's masterpieces.

Product name: Lacquerware

Type of surface coating: Lacquer painting

Type of base material: Natural wood

Diameter: 11cm

Height: Approximately 3.7cm

Precautions for use:

- After use, wash with hot water or water and wipe gently with a soft cloth.

- Avoid direct sunlight when storing as deformation or discoloration may occur.

- Do not use scrub brushes or polishing powders.