Flat maki-e decoration, Kyoto lacquer ware

Photo by Mori Yoshiyuki

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University
Kyoto, Japan

The next outstanding attribute of Kyoto lacquerware is the ample gold and silver decorations applied to it. The decoration process involves a range of maki-e application techniques.

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Title: Flat maki-e decoration, Kyoto lacquer ware
Creator: Photo by Mori Yoshiyuki
Rights: © Zohiko

Art Research Center, Ritsumeikan University

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