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Otomaru Kodo, — Otomaru Kodo (1898-1997), A creamy-white-lacquered ‘hydrangea’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」音丸耕堂 （1898 - 1997年） 昭和時期 堆漆嵌螺鈿八仙花茶罐
Otomaru Kodo,

Otomaru Kodo (1898-1997), A creamy-white-lacquered ‘hydrangea’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」音丸耕堂 （1898 - 1997年） 昭和時期 堆漆嵌螺鈿八仙花茶罐

Otomaru Kodo's 'A creamy-white-lacquered 'hydrangea' tea caddy' (chaki) is an exceptional example of Japanese lacquerware craftsmanship from the Showa period. As a Living National Treasure, Kodo's work exemplifies the highest standards of traditional Japanese decorative arts.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHADŌ – The Beauty of Japanese Tea Ceremony

October 9, 2022

Estimate: $50,000 – $70,000

Lot 610

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Otomaru Kodo,, Otomaru Kodo (1898-1997), A creamy-white-lacquered ‘hydrangea’ tea caddy, chaki, Japan, Showa period 「人間國寶」音丸耕堂 （1898 - 1997年） 昭和時期 堆漆嵌螺鈿八仙花茶罐

Otomaru Kodo's 'A creamy-white-lacquered 'hydrangea' tea caddy' (chaki) is an exceptional example of Japanese lacquerware craftsmanship from the Showa period. As a Living National Treasure, Kodo's work exemplifies the highest standards of traditional Japanese decorative arts.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Cream, Lacquerware, Hydrangea, Serene, Japanese, Traditional, Decorative Arts, Craftsmanship, Tea Caddy, Showa Period