kirikane

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Scope note
Decorative technique in which thin pieces of gold and silver leaf that have been shaped into squares, strips or lozenges are applied to lacquerware, paintings, and sculptures. Originally introduced to Japan during the Nara period (710-794), the technique was popular from the Heian period (794-1185) through the Kamakura period (1185-1333).
kirikane
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024