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A fountain pen decorated with makie, Yamanaka lacquer ware
Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan
Makie is a final step in the production of lacquer pieces. First a design is drawn in the lacquer, and before it dries, powdered gold, silver, or other precious metal is sprinkled on top and made to adhere.
Details
- Title: A fountain pen decorated with makie, Yamanaka lacquer ware
- Original Source: Yamanaka shikki rengo kyodo kumiai
- Rights: © Yamanaka shikki rengo kyodo kumiai
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