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makioka tomokichi

Born 1886 Died 1957

Makioka Tomokichi: A Master of Makie Lacquerware Makioka Tomokichi (1886 – 1957) stands as a pivotal figure in the realm of Japanese lacquerware artistry, particularly celebrated for his masterful execution of makie—a technique involving inlaying gold leaf onto resin to create breathtaking decorative surfaces. Born in Osaka, Japan, Tomokichi’s artistic journey unfolded against the backdrop of a burgeoning Meiji era, marked by rapid modernization and an increasing fascination with Western aesthetics while simultaneously upholding deeply rooted traditions. His work embodies this duality, seaml…

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makioka tomokichi

1886 - 1957

The Subject Atlas

Spokes — Subject

Rings — Career Period

Threads — Shared Context

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