FURIN Wind Bell Kinomoto Maki-e Painting Tonbo/Dragonflies Black

Condition:
Brand New.

Size of the bell: 7.5cm diameter, 6.5cm height

Material: crystal glass, string, paper

Color: black

The Kinomoto family moved to Aizu, Fukushima, in the late 16th century and has been involved in the lacquerware business for generations.   In modern times, Kinomoto has focused on Maki-e, the traditional technique of Aizu lacquerware, and has applied Maki-e to a wide variety of products such as Furin wind bells, Uchiwa fans, and glasses.

<What is Makie?>
Makie is one of the representative decorative techniques of lacquer craft.   A picture or pattern is drawn in lacquer, and before the lacquer hardens, Maki-e powder (gold, silver, or other metal powder) is sprinkled on the surface to adhere and decorate it. 

*Tanzaku, a strip of colorful paper that hangs below Zetsu (bell clapper) may be in different pattern or colors.

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