YAMAZAKI KAKUTARO: A FINE LACQUER TRAY DEPICTING AN EAGLE

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YAMAZAKI KAKUTARO: A FINE LACQUER TRAY DEPICTING AN EAGLE By Yamazaki Kakutaro (1899-1984), unsigned Japan, c. 1939, Showa period (1926-1989) Of rectangular shape with raised edges, bearing a lustrous roiro ground painted in gold, beige, yellow, and brown to depict an eagle in mid-flight, its wings spread wide and meticulously detailed with a soft painting style that conveys a sense of motion. The sides are finished in red, while the underside is lacquered in black. SIZE 3.5 x 15.8 x 43.4 cm With an inscribed and signed tomobako (storage box) and a Japanese leaflet confirming that the present lot by Yamazaki Kakutaro was exhibited at the Reconstruction Commemoration Yokohama Grand Exposition Supporting Association in November 1939 (Showa 14). Kakutaro Yamazaki (1899–1984) was a pioneering Japanese lacquer artist known for his innovative contributions to urushi (lacquer) art. Teaching at the Tokyo School of Fine Arts for over two decades, he played a crucial role in modernizing traditional urushi techniques, particularly through his development of colored lacquer, which opened new creative possibilities for his students. Yamazaki’s 1937 research trip to the West, sponsored by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, significantly influenced his artistic style, leading him to embrace more modern designs while still honoring traditional elements. Museum comparison: Compare a related lacquer stationary box with galloping horses by the same artist, dated to c. 1938, 15,1 x 32,4 x 41,5 cm, in the National Gallery of Victoria, accession number 2019.1061.a-b.

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