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tata maki-e

Japanese lacquerwork

Also known as: Koda-ji maki-e

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In lacquerwork: Japan
…which distinctive lacquer decoration called tata maki-e (Koda-ji maki-e) was used. This temple still contains examples of this ware that were presented by her.
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