{"product_id":"suzuribako-japonais-en-laque-a-decor-de-grues-d-apres-korin-heian-zohiko-taisho-showa","title":"Japanese lacquer *suzuribako* decorated with cranes after Kōrin, by Heian Zōhiko, Taishō–Shōwa period","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLacquer suzuribako with crane decoration in the style of Kōrin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese urushi lacquer suzuribako signed \u003cstrong\u003eHeian Zōhiko\u003c\/strong\u003e, Kyoto, Taishō–early Shōwa period, circa 1920-1940. The lid features a decoration of cranes in flight inspired by the aesthetics of Ogata Kōrin, on a gold background with stylized water lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is based on a diagonal movement. The cranes are rendered in mother-of-pearl \u003cem\u003eraden\u003c\/em\u003e and pewter in the spirit of Rimpa lacquerware. The mother-of-pearl catches the light with green, pink, and silver reflections. The dark parts add weight to the decoration. The whole remains very legible, almost graphic, with few elements and a real tension between the materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe interior is made of deep-polished black \u003cem\u003eroiro-nuri\u003c\/em\u003e lacquer. The tray is arranged for writing, with an inkstone, a \u003cem\u003esuiteki\u003c\/em\u003e, and accessories. The inkstone is signed on the underside. The circular silver \u003cem\u003esuiteki\u003c\/em\u003e, with a radiating design, bears a Japanese hallmark. The edges of the box and lid are silver. The bottom of the box bears Zōhiko's seal mark in gold lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eInscription and tomobako\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e bears the inscription \u003cstrong\u003e光琳鶴蒔絵 硯箱\u003c\/strong\u003e, which can be translated as: \"suzuribako with crane maki-e decoration in the style of Kōrin\". The signature indicates Zōhiko. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHeian Zōhiko and Kōrin's legacy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZōhiko is one of Kyoto's great lacquerware houses. Its history dates back to the 17th century, and the workshop played an important role in transmitting high-level \u003cem\u003emaki-e\u003c\/em\u003e. Its modern productions often draw on great classical Japanese models, particularly those related to the Rimpa school.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOgata Kōrin (1658-1716) is one of the major artists of this aesthetic. His influence extends beyond painting and deeply impacted lacquerware, textiles, and Japanese decorative arts. In Kōrin's work, natural motifs become signs: water is reduced to a rhythm, a bird to a silhouette, and a landscape to a composed surface. This suzuribako embodies this intelligent use of space. The cranes, symbols of longevity and good fortune, traverse the lid with a simple and immediately recognizable force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition. Complete set with \u003cem\u003etomobako\u003c\/em\u003e, inkstone signed on the underside, hallmarked silver \u003cem\u003esuiteki\u003c\/em\u003e, and Zōhiko seal mark in gold lacquer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDimensions: approximately 22 × 18 cm. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sinapango ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54242521121114,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0957\/8568\/1242\/files\/IMG-9757.jpg?v=1780739901","url":"https:\/\/sinapango.com\/en\/products\/suzuribako-japonais-en-laque-a-decor-de-grues-d-apres-korin-heian-zohiko-taisho-showa","provider":"Sinapango ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}