This obidome (waist cord clasp) with design carvedinto the surface of red-lacquered ivory was set ina silver backing. The vegetative design is in thestyle of Shōsō-in motifs. Although the craftsman is unverified, Shōko is a powerful candidate, sincehe was involved in the reconstruction of bachiru techniques and later awarded status as an IntangibleCultural Property.
Object label
Sash Clasp with Bachiru Floral Design
Ivory on red and green stain, silver
D: 3.0cm
Meiji era 19th century-20th century
- H029555
- H029555
- 2015/02/18
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| Accession Number | 1485-0 |
|---|---|
| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Bibliography | Mater Works in Wood by Three Generations in the Kiuchi Family : Kihachi, Hanko, Shōko : Feature Exhibition. Nara National Museum, 2015, 64p. (Japanese) |