Dragon Maki-e Lucky Cat MAKER_Hirohashi Look closely and you’ll notice

Look closely and you’ll notice tiny mineral grains catching the light—small

while preserving the flexibility required of a hanging scroll—ensuring that its form endures through repeated rolling and unrolling

They can even pick up soft wagashi like nerikiri without leaving marks on the decorative confectionery

owls are also regarded as symbols of good luck and are believed to bring blessings

Dragon Maki-e Lucky Cat MAKER_Hirohashi Look closely and you’ll noticeThe Dragon Maki e Lucky Cat embodies an element of artistic surprise that lies at the heart of Hariya Kinuyos lacquer expression. As a master artist of maki ethe traditional lacquer technique of painting with urushi lacquer and sprinkling gold or other metal powders onto the still wet surfaceHariya has refined a painterly approach that allows fine strokes and layered materials to shape the way each piece is experienced. The face of this porcelain