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Hou-kiji is also known as kurimono-kiji and falls within the field of sashimono. It is the specialist field of the production of substrates which have many curves and require the carving of more complex shapes such as tatami floor tables, the legs of flower vases, the mouse of sake bottle and spoons. The woods most often used are magnolia, katsura and Noto cypress.

Details

  • Title: Ho-kiji
  • Location: JAPAN
  • Type: Lacquerware
  • Medium: Lacquer

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