{"product_id":"tebako-boite-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-ran-suisen-orchidees-et-jonquilles","title":"Tebako (Japanese box) in urushi lacquer and gold, decorated with ran suisen (orchids and daffodils)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-4-thinking\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"44492b10-cecc-4d47-831e-9d1bcfd5e0f0\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1161\" data-start=\"634\"\u003eThis tebako (Japanese box designed to hold personal items or papers) in urushi lacquer, made by Zōhiko, one of Japan's most prestigious lacquer houses, features a beautifully elegant ran suisen (orchids and daffodils) decoration. On a deep black background with a roiro finish (mirror-polished lacquer), the composition combines gold powder and colored pigments in a flat, stylized, highly readable design, giving the whole a refined and contemporary presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1719\" data-start=\"1163\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Artisan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1175\" data-start=\"1172\"\u003eThis box was made by an artisan from the Zōhiko workshop, a lacquer house founded in Kyōto in 1661, considered one of Japan's oldest and most prestigious lacquer houses. Located in the ancient imperial capital, Zōhiko has developed a renowned expertise for the quality of its lacquers, the precision of its maki-e decorations, and its ability to evolve traditional forms towards more contemporary expressions. The house has notably worked for imperial institutions and high-level collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2080\" data-start=\"1721\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration and Techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1743\" data-start=\"1740\"\u003eThe decoration is executed in hiramaki-e (flat decoration). The motifs are drawn in lacquer then sprinkled with gold powder, before being carefully polished to be flush with the surface. This polishing work allows for a perfectly smooth surface, where the decoration is integrated into the continuity of the black roiro background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2437\" data-start=\"2082\"\u003eThe stems and foliage are treated in matte gold, while the flowers combine colored pigments and gilded details. The rich reds and nuanced purples contrast with the depth of the black background and the sobriety of the lines. The whole is based on an asymmetrical composition, where the curved lines of the leaves structure the space and guide the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2785\" data-start=\"2439\"\u003eThe deliberately refined treatment of the motif, the absence of relief, and the precision of the design give the whole a contemporary and graphic interpretation while preserving the classic techniques of maki-e and Japanese urushi lacquer craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3078\" data-start=\"2787\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm and Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2804\" data-start=\"2801\"\u003eThis tebako (Japanese box) is intended to hold personal items or papers, its format corresponds to domestic use. The slightly beveled edges reinforce the crispness of the silhouette and the quality of the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3339\" data-start=\"3080\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3095\" data-start=\"3092\"\u003eThis piece is accompanied by a kiribako wooden box \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ebearing the inscription of the object as well as the artisan's signature, as well as a Zōhiko brochure. The tebako itself bears the Zōhiko hallmark on its base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3375\" data-start=\"3341\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of Manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3363\" data-start=\"3360\"\u003eJapan, Kyōto\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3409\" data-start=\"3377\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3387\" data-start=\"3384\"\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3471\" data-start=\"3411\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3424\" data-start=\"3421\"\u003eLength 30 cm - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eDepth 23 cm - Height 6 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3484\" data-start=\"3473\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3481\" data-start=\"3478\"\u003e1.7kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3556\" data-start=\"3486\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3498\" data-start=\"3495\"\u003eWood, urushi lacquer, gold powder, pigments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"3583\" data-start=\"3558\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"3570\" data-start=\"3567\"\u003eGood condition, wear consistent with age and use (a few small scratches on the outer bottom of the tebako)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035685278036,"sku":"LJ-SE-04-11","price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0593\/3439\/4039\/files\/boite-laque-urushi-japonaise-artisanat-japon-decor-maki-e-or-zohico-suzuribako-bunkobako-tebako-atelier-ikiwa-50.jpg?v=1774628572","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/tebako-boite-japonaise-laque-et-or-decor-de-ran-suisen-orchidees-et-jonquilles","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}