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.
Yasuhiro Asai is a craftsman specialising in urushi, or Japanese lacquer. He is dedicated to preserving the 1300-year-old maki-e technique, using only ...
