
This piece by Yasuhiro Asai represents the stars that shine in the darkness using the technique of raden, or mother-of-pearl inlay. The cup symbolises the heavens, while the foot represents the Earth, and the golden stem stands for humanity.
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Mother of pearl, Urushi, Gold, Silver, Topaz, wood

Yasuhiro cultivates the urushi plant he uses in his work