This offering plate, found in Kyoto, is painted with urushi lacquer. It dates back to the prewar Showa era, a period when the Japanese art movement began to explore international art movements such as surrealism, dadaism, and futurism.
The plate’s Showa retro and distinctive style preserves classic Japanese motifs and color palette. It depicts a nature scene with the golden biwa (loquat), a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Japanese culture that reflects the transformation and economic development of the society during that era.
This piece invites us to reflect on the evolving language of art and the significance of motifs.
This offering plate, found in Kyoto, is painted with urushi lacquer. It dates back to the prewar Showa era, a period when the Japanese art movement began to explore international art movements such as surrealism, dadaism, and futurism.
The plate’s Showa retro and distinctive style preserves classic Japanese motifs and color palette. It depicts a nature scene with the golden biwa (loquat), a symbol of prosperity and abundance in Japanese culture that reflects the transformation and economic development of the society during that era.
This piece invites us to reflect on the evolving language of art and the significance of motifs.
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