Ruri Takeuchi Japanese, b. 1968
鶴亀と松竹梅の香合「千歳」(鶴)金継あり - Incense container with cranes-tortoises and pine-bamboo-plum blossoms with Kintsugi "Chitose" (Crane) , 2019
Ceramic
H2 x W2 1/4 x D2 1/4 in
H5 x W5.6 x D5.6 cm
H5 x W5.6 x D5.6 cm
C19036P
Ruri Takeuchi is known for her precise decorations on containers with china paint and gold luster. This piece, in particular, is an incense container with cranes-tortoises and pine-bamboo-plum blossoms with Kintsugi "Chitose" (Crane). The painted gold lacquer around the imagery highlights the overall motifs. When you open the delicate ball of joy, the illustration extends to the inside of the container.