Terumasa Ikeda Japan, b. 1987
"Beginnings" Pyramidal Incense Container - 百千開闢金字塔香合, 2023
Urushi Lacquer, Cypress, Mother-of-Pearl, Turbo Snail Pearl, Silver Lip Oyster, Gold
H2.8 x W1.92 x D1.92 in
H7.3 x W4.9 x D4.9 cm
H7.3 x W4.9 x D4.9 cm
C25703P
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Terumasa Ikeda has shrunken the great pyramids of Egypt to fit comfortably in the hand. The mother-of-pearl inlaid pyramid, a unique shape among Ikeda’s collection, hides a golden maki-e treasure.