蒔絵香合「冬燈し」| Incense Container with Design in Makie "Winter Light"

Message from Murose Tasuku sensei The Dōdan-tsutsuji (Enkianthus perulatus), a deciduous shrub that turns strikingly vibrant as the cold deepens, is the subject of this work. The deeper the chill, the more intense the reds become, sometimes blending with shades of vermilion and yellow to create delicate gradations. This piece focuses on the dignified and radiant appearance of the shrub as it heralds the approach of winter. On the exterior of this kōgō (incense container), the changing colors of the Dōdan-tsutsuji leaves are depicted, with gold and platinum powder applied in maki-e decoration. The interior of the lid is adorned with finely crushed green turban shell using the raden technique, evoking a gentle, layered light reminiscent of sunlight filtering through the trees. Through this combination, the work conveys the presence of life within nature and a subtle sense of the heart gently unfastening.

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2024
Artwork Dimensions
Ø 7.0 cm × H 3.0cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
zelkova wood, lacquer, gold powder, platinum powder
Technique
Maki-e (sprinkled gold)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Available
Storage/Exhibition Location
Asuka Ⅲ
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work and the schedule of the vessel where the work is exhibited).

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蒔絵香合「冬燈し」| Incense Container with Design in Makie "Winter Light"

Tasuku Murose

Member of Japan Kōgei Association

UrushiNewPrimary sale

Bid/purchase currency: Japanese yen

Price (including tax)

1,650,000

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2024
Artwork Dimensions
Ø 7.0 cm × H 3.0cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
zelkova wood, lacquer, gold powder, platinum powder
Technique
Maki-e (sprinkled gold)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Available
Storage/Exhibition Location
Asuka Ⅲ
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work and the schedule of the vessel where the work is exhibited).

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Tasuku Murose

Japan Kōgei Association

Urushi

Surrounded by the deep mountains of Ibaraki, my studio is immersed in nature. Drawing inspiration from the natural environment I encounter there, as well as from the concept of “flow,” I express the shifting of seasons and the transformations of time and space through the technique of togidashi maki-e (polished-out maki-e).
My engagement with lacquer art has been made possible by the existence of urushi-producing regions where the raw material—lacquer sap—is cultivated. I believe that a new economic framework is needed, one that includes the upstream aspects of craft production, such as planting and nurturing urushi trees. Since relocating to Ibaraki in 2023, I have been personally involved in planting and managing lacquer fields. In addition to creating works, I am committed to actively communicating the intrinsic appeal of urushi itself.
By shining a light not only on the individual skills of the artist, but also on the foundational materials and the regional communities that sustain them, I hope to contribute to preserving and transmitting Japanese crafts in ways that are both broad and enduring.

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