Terumasa Ikeda Japan, b. 1987
"Labyrinth" Incense Container - 青貝迷宮回路図香合, 2023
Urushi Lacquer, Cypress, Turbo Snail Pearl, Mother-of-Pearl, Silver Lip Oyster, Black Lip Oyster, Gold
H0.82 x W2.24 x D2.24 in
H2.1 x W5.7 x D5.7 cm
H2.1 x W5.7 x D5.7 cm
C25696P
Further images
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 1
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 2
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 3
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 4
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 5
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 6
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 7
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 8
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 9
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 10
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 11
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 12
)
-
(View a larger image of thumbnail 13
)
Inspired by the designs of digital maps and video game dungeons, Terumasa Ikeda’s raden container—varnished with black Japanese lacquer and decorated with the pearl of abalone, oyster, and turbo snail—absorbs all light, beckoning viewers to fall into its iridescent depths.