{"title":"Otomaru Kodo 音丸 耕堂","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtomaru Kodo (1898–1987) was a distinguished Japanese lacquer artist renowned for his mastery of choshitsu (carved lacquer) techniques. Born in Takamatsu, Kagawa Prefecture, he began his apprenticeship under Ishii Keido in 1910 and, from 1914, independently studied the works of Tamakaji Zokoku, a pioneer of Sanuki lacquer art. In 1921, Otomaru co-founded the art group Kofukai with metalcraft artist Osuga Takashi and others, actively participating in exhibitions. His work gained significant recognition in 1932 when he was first accepted into the Imperial Art Exhibition (Teiten), leading to regular displays in subsequent exhibitions. In 1942, his carved-lacquer piece, \"Cosmetic box with moon-flower design,\" received a special award at the 5th New Ministry of Education Art Exhibition; this work is now part of the Takamatsu Art Museum's collection. Otomaru's innovative use of rich colors set his work apart. While traditional lacquerware primarily utilized vermillion, black, yellow, green, and brown, he introduced new pigments to achieve a broader spectrum of hues, enhancing the expressiveness of his designs. In recognition of his contributions to Japanese crafts, Otomaru was designated an Important Intangible Cultural Property holder (Living National Treasure) in 1955, specifically in the carved-lacquer division. That same year, he played a pivotal role in establishing the Japan Kōgei Association, further influencing the development of traditional Japanese crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"living-national-treasure-lacquer-kogo-incense-case-ー音丸耕堂-堆漆香合-ひつじ","title":"Living National Treasure Lacquer Kogo Incense Case ー音丸耕堂 \"堆漆香合 ひつじ\"","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e人間国宝 音丸 耕堂による重ね漆に花を彫り込んだ香合を「堆漆香合 ひつじ」と題した銘木箱に収めました。大きさは6 x 6 x 2.5 cmで 状態は良好です。上質な絹の裏地付きポーチに丁寧に保存されており、元の焦げた箱は漆塗りの外箱（二重箱）に収められています。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; font-family: 'Century',serif;\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e音丸 耕堂(1898-1987)は、彫刻の名工として名高い日本の漆芸家です。香川県高松市に生まれ、1910年に石井敬堂に入門。1914年からは讃岐漆芸の先駆者・玉楮象谷の作品を独学で学びました。1921年には金工 大須賀喬らと美術団体 \"光風会\" を結成し、展覧会に積極的に参加しました。1932年に帝展に初入選して評価を高め、以後も定期的に展覧会に出品しました。1942年には第5回新文部省美術展で彫漆作品 \"月花文化粧箱\" が特選を受賞し、高松市美術館に所蔵されています。音丸の作品は、革新的な豊かな色彩の使用により他とは一線を画しています。伝統的な漆器は主に朱、黒、黄、緑、茶色を使用していましたが、音丸は新しい顔料を導入してより幅広い色調を実現し、デザインの表現力を高めました。日本の工芸への貢献が認められ、音丸は1955年に彫漆部門で重要無形文化財保持者(人間国宝)に指定されました。同年、音丸は日本工芸会の設立に重要な役割を果たし、日本の伝統工芸の発展にさらなる影響を与えました。\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Otomaro Kodo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49494162276599,"sku":"K725","price":3500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/files\/K725_3_copycopy.jpg?v=1741676611"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/7472\/3063\/collections\/2026-04-0715.22.37.jpg?v=1792314126","url":"https:\/\/kuramonzen.com\/ja\/collections\/otomaru-kodo-%e9%9f%b3%e4%b8%b8-%e8%80%95%e5%a0%82.oembed","provider":"Kura Monzen Gallery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}