Dish for Sweets ‘Cloves’

Akatsuka Jitoku (mentioned on object), c. 1925 - c. 1935

The dish’s slightly irregular surface and its brown colour imitate antique bronze. The rim is decorated with a pattern of cloves. The main characteristic of this dish is its refined shape. The core is not made of wood, but of sheets of hemp cloth soaked in lacquer and hardened over a mould. Using this ancient ‘dry lacquer’ technique Jitoku created a surprisingly modern object.

  • Artwork typesalver
  • Object numberAK-C-2012-8
  • Dimensionsdiameter 27.8 cm x height 2.6 cm, height 5.6 cm x length 30.6 cm x width 30.3 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    • Sweets Tray ‘Cloves’
    • Serving tray with cloves
    • Dish for Sweets ‘Cloves’

  • Object type

  • Object number

    AK-C-2012-8

  • Description

    Rond presenteerblad van kanshitsu lak in imitatie brons, met een versiering op de rand van gestileerde kruidnagel-motieven. In houten doos.

Creation

  • Creation

    maker: Akatsuka Jitoku (mentioned on object), Japan

  • Dating

    c. 1925 - c. 1935

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    • diameter 27.8 cm x height 2.6 cm
    • height 5.6 cm x length 30.6 cm x width 30.3 cm

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    On loan from Jan Dees & René van der Star

  • Acquisition

    gift 2023-12-21

  • Copyright

    Public domain

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  • Dish for Sweets ‘Cloves’
  • Dish for Sweets ‘Cloves’