{"product_id":"boite-laque-japonaise-nuee-grues-makie-nashiji","title":"Japanese black lacquer box – Flock of cranes 鶴 Tsuru in maki-e and nashiji","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"318\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e📐Characteristics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"365\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Japan, unearthed in Kanagawa Prefecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"420\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eEstimated Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heisei Era (1990s–2000s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"491\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"436\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light wood, glossy black urushi lacquer finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"524\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"494\" data-end=\"522\"\u003eDecorative Techniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"615\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"529\" data-end=\"544\"\u003eMaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e – gold powder application on wet lacquer for the large cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"702\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"620\" data-end=\"636\"\u003eNashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e – very fine gold flakes for the small cranes in the background\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"782\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"705\" data-end=\"716\"\u003eDecor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two large golden cranes and a flight of stylized small cranes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"817\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"785\" data-end=\"801\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e L ~24cm; W ~18cm; H ~2.5cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"847\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"831\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"972\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"850\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very good vintage condition – a few discreet, almost imperceptible signs of wear, glossy and uniform surface, impeccable interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e📮 Description\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1400\"\u003eThis Japanese black lacquer wooden box was made for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1100\"\u003eNTT (Nippon Telegraph and Telephone)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan's largest telecommunications companies. Intended to accompany the sending of \u003cstrong data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eformal telegrams\u003c\/strong\u003e — for weddings, congratulations, condolences, or other important moments — it embodies a Japanese tradition where the written message is transmitted with solemnity and beauty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1402\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eThe decoration is executed using two major techniques of Japanese lacquerware:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1480\" data-end=\"1752\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1498\"\u003emaki-e (蒔絵)\u003c\/strong\u003e, which adorns the two large cranes here: this method consists of sprinkling \u003cstrong data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003egold powder\u003c\/strong\u003e onto still-wet lacquer to create a brilliant and precise design. This refinement can be seen in the detailed feathers and golden nuances of the plumage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"2022\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1759\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003enashiji (梨地)\u003c\/strong\u003e, literally \"pear skin,\" is manifested in the flight of small stylized cranes. This technique creates a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1916\"\u003ediffuse shimmering effect\u003c\/strong\u003e using tiny gold particles scattered in the lacquer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003eIn Japanese symbolism, the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2057\" data-end=\"2075\"\u003ecrane (鶴 tsuru)\u003c\/strong\u003e is associated with longevity, fidelity, and peace. It is often depicted in pairs, embodying an unbreakable and happy bond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2639\"\u003eThis box can now hold your own memories: letters, cards, jewelry, or small personal treasures. Or simply be admired for what it is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2553\" data-end=\"2588\"\u003e🦝\u003c\/strong\u003e We love\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2933\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eWe love the \u003cstrong data-start=\"3204\" data-end=\"3247\"\u003emarriage of maki-e and nashiji\u003c\/strong\u003e, the two emblematic techniques of Japanese lacquerware.\u003cbr data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3070\"\u003eWe also love its old-school history from the NTT telecom company. 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