Japanese Kagawa Shikki Suzuri-bako (Inkstone Box) by Shinko Kouegei. Kagawa Shikki (Kagawa Lacquer Ware) is one of the most famous handcrafts of Kawaga. Shinko Kougei is a well known master at Shikki who specializes in the stunning, detailed Kinma style lacquerware. Each piece is handcrafted, carved and lacquered multiple times to achieve the high gloss finish. In the original wood box with paperwork, a perfect gift for an artist or calligrapher. The high esteem accorded calligraphy in premodern Japanese culture is demonstrated not only by the admiration for scrolls of religious texts and poetry as works of art, but also by the way the accoutrements of brush writing that were often created using the finest materials and craftsmanship. While writing boxes (suzuri-bako, “inkstone box”) are designed for the practical function of housing writing implements such as the inkstone (suzuri), they are also often consummate examples of lacquer art. Excellent condition. Laquer Box 7x4x1.25. Wood Box 8x4.50x2.50. Wt. 14 oz. PROVENANCE: A Tokyo Japan / Charleston SC Private Estate.

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