Terumasa Ikeda Japan, 1987
"Colosseo" Incense Container - 夜光円都ノ図香合, 2023
Urushi Laquer, Cypress, Turbo Snail Pearl, Silver Lip Oyster, Black Lip Oyster, Gold
H0.82 x ⌀2.4 in
H2.1 x ⌀6.1 cm
H2.1 x ⌀6.1 cm
C25699P
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Looking back at one of the great wonders of the ancient world, Terumasa Ikeda's hypermodern raden technique bridges past and future. Inlaid mother-of-pearl replaces stone walls, reimagining the Roman architecture in the context of lacquer.