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Japanese black round resin pocket mirror with butterfly motif, CHO, 7cm
| Diameter | 7 cm |
|---|---|
| Compositions | resin |
| Product origin | made in Japan |
| Colour | black |
| Gender | unisex |
| Size | M |
| Age group | adult |
| Height | 1 cm |
Maki-e (絵, literally: "strewn painting", or "sprinkled image") is a form of lacquer art practiced in Japan. The lacquered surface is sprinkled with gold or silver powder, using a makizutsu or a kebo brush. The technique was developed mainly in the Heian period (794–1185) and flourished in the Edo period (1603–1868). The maki-e objects were originally designed as interior items for court nobles.
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