Lacquer Design
ca. 1910-1933 (made)
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This is one of a set of 17 design drawings on paper in the museum's collection for various lacquer objects by Koda Shûetsu (1881-1933). These are either for a writing box (suzuribako) or for a cigarette case. In a Japanese book devoted to his drawings and lacquerwork, the range of object types and designs are far more extensive including, for example, sake cups and items of Japanese furniture. They are interesting not only as drawings but as design drawings that give an insight into the workings of Koda Shûetsu.
Koda Shûetsu was born Koda Kaichiro but adopted the name Shûetsu out of admiration and respect for Hon'ami Kôetsu (1558-1637). Kôetsu, a potter, lacquerer and calligrapher, is considered one of the instigators of an art movement and style that later became known as Rinpa. In the field of lacquer, Kôetsu pioneered an innovative style that used relatively simple black and gold lacquer techniques, together with inlaid mother-of-pearl shell and base metals. The influence of Rinpa and Kôetsu in particular can be seen in many of Shûetsu's drawings and lacquerwork.
Koda Shûetsu was born Koda Kaichiro but adopted the name Shûetsu out of admiration and respect for Hon'ami Kôetsu (1558-1637). Kôetsu, a potter, lacquerer and calligrapher, is considered one of the instigators of an art movement and style that later became known as Rinpa. In the field of lacquer, Kôetsu pioneered an innovative style that used relatively simple black and gold lacquer techniques, together with inlaid mother-of-pearl shell and base metals. The influence of Rinpa and Kôetsu in particular can be seen in many of Shûetsu's drawings and lacquerwork.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Ink and colour on paper |
| Brief description | Design for a lacquer cigarette case, ink and brown line with black and light green on paper, trailing gourd, Japan, early 20th century. |
| Physical description | Design of a rigid fan decorated with a trailing gourd plant in ink and brown outline, light black and green on paper with the outline of a cigarette box superimposed over most of the design. |
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| Summary | This is one of a set of 17 design drawings on paper in the museum's collection for various lacquer objects by Koda Shûetsu (1881-1933). These are either for a writing box (suzuribako) or for a cigarette case. In a Japanese book devoted to his drawings and lacquerwork, the range of object types and designs are far more extensive including, for example, sake cups and items of Japanese furniture. They are interesting not only as drawings but as design drawings that give an insight into the workings of Koda Shûetsu. Koda Shûetsu was born Koda Kaichiro but adopted the name Shûetsu out of admiration and respect for Hon'ami Kôetsu (1558-1637). Kôetsu, a potter, lacquerer and calligrapher, is considered one of the instigators of an art movement and style that later became known as Rinpa. In the field of lacquer, Kôetsu pioneered an innovative style that used relatively simple black and gold lacquer techniques, together with inlaid mother-of-pearl shell and base metals. The influence of Rinpa and Kôetsu in particular can be seen in many of Shûetsu's drawings and lacquerwork. |
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| Accession number | FE.30-2008 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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