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Sashimono-kiji

Wajima Museum of Urushi Art

Wajima Museum of Urushi Art
Wajima, Japan

Sashimono or kakumono, is the assembly of wood that has been made into boards. The woods most often used are Noto cypress, Japanese cypress, paulownia and gingko. The boards are used to make such things as stacked box sets, ink-stone boxes, miniature dining tables and trays.

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  • Title: Sashimono-kiji
  • Location: JAPAN
  • Type: Lacquerware
  • Medium: Lacquer
Wajima Museum of Urushi Art

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