Rare Collectible S. T. Dupont Ligne D Maki-e Egg Shell Lighter Gold Plated Lighter
Rare Collectible S. T. Dupont Ligne D Maki-e Egg Shell Lighter Gold Plated Lighter
The lighter was handly lacquer by Urushi Master.
Тhe name of the art is called maki-e
Maki-e is a distinctive Japanese lacquerware technique that is said to have developed around 1200 years ago. It involves using a fine brush to paint a picture with lacquer on the surface of a vessel, and then sprinkling gold powder on the surface before it dries, creating a design. The word maki means to sprinkle and e means picture. There are various styles including togidashi maki-e, hira maki-e, and taka maki-e.
This technique is also known outside of Japan as about four hundred years ago, large amounts were exported to mainly Europe.
Besides creating designs with gold or silver powder atop a lacquer background, maki-e can also be used in conjunction with other techniques such as raden (decorative seashell work), gold and silver inlay, and rankaku (eggshell inlay).
DIMENSIONS: 54mm x 32mm x 9mm
The lighter is fully serviced and ready for use. It's coming with the certificate of authenticity