kōami family

Works span 1639–1639

The Enduring Legacy of the Koami Family: Masters of Maki-e Lacquer For nearly two centuries and nineteen generations, the Koami family has stood as a beacon of artistic excellence in Japan, renowned for their mastery of maki-e lacquer – a technique that transforms wet lacquer into shimmering landscapes of gold, silver, and vibrant pigments. More than simply artisans, they were custodians of tradition, deeply intertwined with the fortu…

dated works

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1639

first work

1639

last work

Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through kōami family's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups kōami family's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.

kōami family

The Lifeline

Chapters — Career Periods

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Colour Band — Movement Drift

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