"Message from Kiichiro Masumura sensei I create three-dimensional laquerware. Just as there are four beautiful seasons in Japan, there are also variety of kōgei pieces in daily life. I hope you have an enriched life surrounded by such items."

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
-
Artwork Dimensions
W 29.7 x D 27.2 x H 1.7 cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
Urushi, Hemp cloths, Gold powder
Technique
Nunome-nuri (cloth grain painting), Kanshitsu (dried lacquer)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Available
Storage/Exhibition Location
-
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
-

Living National Treasure

酒器揃い（盆） | Set of Sake Vessels (Tray)

Kiichiro Masumura

Living National Treasure / Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property "Kyūshitsu (Lacquering)"

UrushiPrimary saleOn Display

Bid/purchase currency: Japanese yen

Price (including tax)

88,000

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
-
Artwork Dimensions
W 29.7 x D 27.2 x H 1.7 cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
Urushi, Hemp cloths, Gold powder
Technique
Nunome-nuri (cloth grain painting), Kanshitsu (dried lacquer)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Available
Storage/Exhibition Location
-
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
-

Artist Profile

About Shipping Method

Kiichiro Masumura

Japan Kōgei Association

Urushi

1979
26th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition – Japan Kogei Association President’s Award
1981
28th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition – Asahi Shimbun Award
1989
36th Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition – Award Selected by Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Property
2002
Received the Medal with Purple Ribbon
2008
16th MOA Museum of Art – Mokichi Okada Grand Prize Kasukabe Citizen’s Honor Award
2012
Received the Order of the Sacred Treasure, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon
2021
Saitama Cultural Award

I create three-dimensional artworks with urushi (lacquer). Since I was born and raised in Tokyo, I am good at applying urushi to make the most of materials such as Japanese paper and cloth. The kanshitsu (dry lacquer) technique was used to make Buddhist statues in the Nara period (over 1200 years ago). I have created vessels by applying this technique to the modern age. Just as there are four beautiful seasons in Japan, there are various kōgei in food, clothing, and residence. We hope you will spend your time living with style.