A Luodian Chicken-Wing Textured Wooden Box with Chrysanthemum Patterns Made in Japan

The box is decorated with the motif of bamboo and chrysanthemum, inlaid with lustrous and fine white mother-of-pearl to express the tranquil elegance of both plants. Bamboo stands proudly as a symbol of resilience and staunchness. In Japanese culture, the bamboo is indispensable at solemn tributes and tea ceremonies, while the chrysanthemum is used as the official emblem of the imperial family, highly regarded for its noble elegance and as a symbol of bushido. The motif of such inlaid on the box perfectly demonstrates Japanese aesthetics. The box is also made of jichimu, literally translated as "chicken-wing wood" for its gorgeous grain and tint that has the colours and luster of bird feathers.

本蓋盒主體紋飾為竹菊紋，用螺鈿片的質地細膩潔白、光澤閃耀來表現竹葉、菊花的清秀幽雅。素竹橫欹而出，淩寒而立，逢絕境而堅毅剛直。日本文化亦非常敬重竹子，比如茶道、祭祀等莊重的儀式中竹子是不可缺少的。而菊花，更因其品質高雅被日本皇室當作國花。在日本文化中，菊花是清雅高貴，也代表武士精神，所以此竹菊紋蓋盒完美的展現了日本文化中的審美趨向。本蓋盒選材為雞翅木，雞翅木因其面板木紋絢麗，織密迷離，如錦雉彩羽。

Brand
K11 Craft & Guild Foundation

Brand Origin
Hong Kong

Dimensions
23m x 15cm x 7cm

Materials
Mother-of-pearl Luodian, Wood