Lacquer Decoration: Mother-of-Pearl Inlay

Lacquer objects have been used in Japan for thousands of years. They were decorated with gold, coral, pottery and other materials. This video introduces mother-of-pearl inlay, a technique that utilizes the shiny interiors of seashells.
The mother-of-pearl inlay in this video was designed as a tactile tool to demonstrate the production process. Among the various techniques of the mother-of-pearl inlay, this video features basic techniques that suit tactile explanations. As such, there are some differences between the techniques displayed here and those used in the original work Saddle with Lions.
Mother-of-pearl inlay production: Nakajou Iori
【Related Exhibition】
Family Gallery: Decorating Chūson-ji Temple
Period: January 23, 2024-March 3, 2024
Venue: Honkan Room T2, Tokyo National Museum (Ueno Park)
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(Produced by the Education Division. January 2024)