{"product_id":"bunkobako-boite-japonaise-laque-urushi-et-or-decor-de-bouquet-floral","title":"Bunkobako (Japanese box) in urushi lacquer and gold, decorated with a floral bouquet","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis bunkobako (Japanese box designed to hold documents, papers or precious objects) in urushi lacquer, made by Zōhiko, one of Japan's most prestigious lacquer houses, features a richly detailed floral bouquet decoration. Against a deep black urushi lacquer background, the composition combines gold powder and pigments in a work blending smooth surfaces and subtle reliefs. The motif develops from an area treated in nashiji (sprinkled gold), whose dense and subtly shimmering texture enhances the overall depth and the presence of the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe artisan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis box was created by an artisan from Zōhiko, a lacquer workshop founded in Kyoto in 1661, considered one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious lacquer houses. Established in the former imperial capital, Zōhiko has developed a recognized expertise for the quality of its lacquers, the precision of its maki-e decorations, and its ability to evolve traditional forms into more contemporary expressions. The house has notably worked for imperial institutions and high-level collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecoration and techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis box is made of wood covered with several layers of Japanese urushi lacquer, the deep black surface of which is achieved by a polished finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe decoration is executed in maki-e (gold powder), combining different techniques. Some parts are treated in hiramaki-e (flat decoration), while others present a slight relief, obtained by superimposing lacquer and powders, creating discreet variations in material and light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe composition relies on a nashiji (sprinkled gold) area, a technique consisting of dispersing fine gold particles in the lacquer, producing a dense and slightly shimmering background that serves as the base for the motif.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe floral bouquet, combined with stylized grasses, is part of the tradition of Japanese seasonal decorations, evoking abundance, renewal, and harmony with nature, recurring themes in decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm and use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis bunkobako is intended for storing papers, documents, or precious personal items. Its format allows for domestic storage use while retaining a strong decorative presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePresentation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis piece comes with a wooden tomobako box bearing the inscription of the object as well as the artisan's signature. The bunkobako itself bears the Zōhiko mark on its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan, Kyoto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePeriod\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDimensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLength 29 cm - Width 22 cm - Height 10.3 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBunkobako and wooden box: 1.6kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWood, urushi lacquer, gold powder, pigments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGood condition, wear consistent with age and use, small scratches are present on the exterior bottom of the box, invisible when the box is placed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55617484259668,"sku":"LJ-CH-04-16","price":980.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/boite-bunkobako-laque-urushi-japonaise-noire-decor-maki-e-poudre-or-artisanat-japon-zohico-atelier-ikiwa-7_985ccabc-ad62-40e8-8115-97260593538b.jpg?v=1777027070","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/bunkobako-boite-japonaise-laque-urushi-et-or-decor-de-bouquet-floral","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}