Wakaba Tanaka Hirari incense box
©Michelangelo Foundation

Hirari incense box

This incense box uses the eggshell technique to depict the fluttering motion of thin objects like feathers or snowflakes. Additionally, the entire piece is sprinkled with tin powder and scattered with silver powder to create an image of light-like space.

HOMO FABER FINDS

Homo Faber Finds is a new service aiming to inspire admirers of craft to connect and collaborate with exceptional artisans.
We invite you to submit an enquiry here.

Lacquer, Silver, Tin, Chestnut wood, Box

Crafted by

Wakaba Tanaka

Wakaba transforms memories of nature and place into lacquerware