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Japanese metal works exhibition held in Beijing
Updated: 2018-09-06 09:53:41
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After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works.

This exhibition primarily displayed the works of two Japanese metalworking masters, Masako Otsuki and Kazuo Kashima, both of whom are full members of the Japan Kogei Association, a nonprofit organization for the preservation of Japanese intangible cultural heritage.

The exhibition featured Otsuki's silver tebako (accessory box) and Kashima's vase of butterfly inlay, which are representative examples of the artists' efforts to incorporate traditional characteristics into modern-day artifacts.

After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Otsuki's works were mainly medium to large flower vessels with smooth gold carvings, while Kashima specialized in small and exquisite utensils with damascene inlay, a leading metalworking technology which dates back to 1,200 years ago.

According to Kashima, Japanese metalworking technology was first introduced from China in around 200 BC, and gradually developed its own self-contained aesthetic system.

After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works. [Photo provided to China Daily]

After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works. [Photo provided to China Daily]

After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works. [Photo provided to China Daily]

After presenting exhibitions on Bizen ware and washi, the ZENA lifestyle platform recently showcased traditional Japanese artifacts—metal works. [Photo provided to China Daily]

Masako Otsuki (right)  and Kazuo Kashima [Photo provided to China Daily]

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