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Maki-e in Montblanc Pens: Layers of Lacquer and Japanese Narrative

What makes Maki-e editions special and how to preserve decorated surfaces using lacquer techniques.

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Maki-e

Context and Design

Seasonal motifs, figures, and landscapes are constructed in layers of lacquer and metallic powders over a curved form.

Research and Preservation

Avoid friction, solvents, and polishers; photograph the entire circumference under diffused light to document the composition.

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