22489 Living National Treasure Otomaru Kodo (Carved lacquer tea utensil with the Eight Immortal Flowers)

Height 5.5cm Diameter 9.7cm

Fascinated by the work of Tamakazo Zokoku, a lacquer carver from the end of the Edo period who is considered the father of modern lacquer art, he learned lacquer art techniques on his own and was recognized as a Living National Treasure for revolutionizing lacquer art in Japan. Otomaru Kodo is a great Living National Treasure lacquer artist who is a member of the Japan Crafts Association and has been active in Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibitions and has served as a permanent director and advisor of the association. This is a masterpiece that boasts overwhelming production. "Carved Lacquer Hassen Flower Tea Utensils". This supreme work of art, made with lacquer and imitating the Hassen Flower, can be seen in various magazines introducing Kodo's works! Carved lacquer is a technique in which a pattern is carved in relief with a sword into layers of lacquer applied to the surface of a base material. Otomaru Kodo has pioneered new ground in carved lacquer art with his bold surface composition.