Eggshell mosaic box (Round), "Dazzling Diamond"
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Dazzling on a sleek, dark cylinder, a mosaic diamond reveals an ancient craft technique. Lacquerware was brought to Thailand from China centuries ago; today Thai artisans have developed their own unique styles. Nantana Sompamitre crafts a decorative box of dramatic beauty. Once the mango wood is carved into the desired shape it is coated with lacquer. Once dried it is polished, and another coat is applied – up to twenty times – before as many six coats of pure lacquer are present. The final layer is polished with powdered fired clay. Next, eggshells are cleaned and cracked into small pieces. Sompamitre arranges them in the desired pattern on a fresh coat of lacquer. The lid is lacquered twice more and sanded in water until the eggshells appear.
- 0.30 kgs
- 0.7 lbs
- 9.5 cm H x 12 cm Diam.
- 3.7" H x 4.7" Diam.
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Timothy
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02/23/2024
"Beautifully detailed"
This is a lovely piece and I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I do. Enjoy!
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Katherine
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06/17/2023
"Gorgeous blue box for earrings!"
I love my dark blue box that has very detailed artistic lines drawn all over it. I have placed my favorite earrings inside of it. I want to thank the artist who shared their talents to create this beautiful box.
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Karen
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06/14/2023
"Beautiful!"
This was a gift, and my friend loved it.
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Royal Heritage Cat, Lacquer Wood Trinket Box
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Sammy
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05/25/2023
"Almost great"
The eggshells were less uniformly placed than I had hoped. The blotchiness is off putting.
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Marsha
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01/27/2023
"Beautiful Blue"
This lovely blue lacquered wood box goes perfectly in my blue accented bedroom. I havent decided what it will hold. But it looks great as it is.
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P
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01/06/2023
"Cute and pretty!"
I gave these as a gift and they were very much appreciated for looking cute and beautiful!
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Fantastic Fish, Lacquered Wood Boxes (Set of 3)
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