{"product_id":"tebako-boite-japonaise-laque-urushi-or-et-nacre-decor-de-cho-papillons","title":"Tebako (Japanese box) in urushi lacquer, gold and mother-of-pearl, decorated with chō (butterflies)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:4c4bb710-ba68-4f3a-b2cc-200e6c73abd8-67\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-38\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--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 data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"385a0e88-137f-4bf2-b24b-82efe3e950ac\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" 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\"\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-start=\"72\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eThis tebako (Japanese box for personal items or papers) in urushi lacquer, made according to the Wajima nuri (Wajima lacquerware) tradition, features a maki-e (gold powder) decoration of butterflies in flight. Against a deep roiro (mirror-polished lacquer) black background, the circular composition combines gold powder, nashiji (gold flecked background), and raden (mother-of-pearl) inlays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecoration and techniques\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"514\" data-end=\"517\"\u003eThe decoration is executed in hiramaki-e (flat decoration). The motifs are traced with lacquer then sprinkled with very fine gold powder, before being polished to be flush with the surface. This polishing achieves a clear continuity between the roiro black background and the decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003eThe butterflies are treated with gradients of gold powder combined with nashiji (gold flecked background), visible in the wings as very fine particles integrated into the lacquer. This process consists of dispersing gold powder into the lacquer layers, then covering and polishing them, creating a deep and shimmering effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eThe raden (mother-of-pearl) inlays are integrated into the wings of the central butterfly. Their surface, very slightly in relief, captures light differently from the maki-e and introduces a subtle contrast with the rest of the flat decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1643\"\u003eThe circular composition organizes the motif in a continuous movement. The butterfly, chō (butterfly), is a motif associated with transformation and lightness. The circular repetition reinforces this idea of movement and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1958\"\u003eThe background is a roiro black lacquer, polished to achieve a deep mirror-like surface. This quality of finish, as well as the construction in successive layers of lacquer and preparation, are characteristic of the prestigious Wajima nuri (Wajima lacquerware) tradition, renowned for its solidity and technical demandingness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1960\" data-end=\"2247\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShape and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"1977\"\u003eThis tebako (Japanese box) is intended to hold personal items or papers, its format corresponds to domestic use. The slightly beveled edges soften the silhouette and enhance the piece's presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2261\" data-end=\"2264\"\u003eThis piece comes with a kiribako wooden box bearing the object's inscription, closed with a sanadahimo (cord).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2434\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlace of manufacture\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eJapan, Wajima\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2436\" data-end=\"2468\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2443\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2470\" data-end=\"2534\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2480\" data-end=\"2483\"\u003eLength 29.8 cm - Width 21.8 cm - Height 7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2536\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2541\" data-end=\"2544\"\u003e1.5kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2652\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2558\" data-end=\"2561\"\u003eWood, urushi lacquer, gold powder, raden (mother-of-pearl)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2654\" data-end=\"2679\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2666\"\u003eVery good condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Les objets","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54035529433428,"sku":"LJ-CH-02-30","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-41.jpg?v=1774626251","url":"https:\/\/www.atelierikiwa.com\/en\/products\/tebako-boite-japonaise-laque-urushi-or-et-nacre-decor-de-cho-papillons","provider":"Atelier Ikiwa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}