Terumasa Ikeda Japan, 1987
"Shore" Incense Container - 百千金砂渚香合, 2023
Urushi Lacquer, Cypress, Mother-of-Pearl, Turbo Snail Pearl, Silver Lip Oyster, Gold
H1.24 x W2.75 x D1.92 in
H3.15 x W7 x D4.9 cm
H3.15 x W7 x D4.9 cm
C25702P
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Miniature numerals, fine as sand, glitter radiantly as if under the blazing sun. Terumasa Ikeda devises his design by attaching gold leaf to the underside of silver-lip oyster, amplifying the golden luster as light passes through the pearlescent shell.