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Written by TOMIKAWA Kyōko 　 Jizai-okimono Fukue-maimaikaburi (自在置物フクエマイマイカブリ) (2024) This detailed replica of a Damaster blaptoides from Fukue Island has been meticulously crafted and ’brought to life’ using copper and copper alloy. Length: 7–8 cm. The articulation of the leg joints and the intricate detail...

 Written by TOMIKAWA Kyōko 　 ”Leaf Boat (spring)/一葉舟（春）”(H5.5×W28.0×D8.5cm, 2018, private collection)In green glass reminiscent of fresh spring leaves, geometric lines of gold and platinum are applied using the ‘kirikane’ technique, with tiny hexagrams embedded within.As a child, YAMAMOTO loved to float leaf boats in rain-fed...

　 Written by TOMIKAWA Kyōko 　 Kirikane (截金).This technique was brought to Japan around the 6th century with the spread of Buddhism. The method, known at the time as “kashoku-shōgon (加飾荘厳)”, was developed to present the world of Buddha. It involves decorating the robes, lotus...