Joei Masataka

"Poems of the Falling Star" Series 3D Coldworked Pendant - Moon

$330.00

Basic Information:
- Made in Kagoshima, Japan circa 2025
- Dimensions - ~1.0" tall w/o pendant bail
- Weight - ~15g
- Condition - New
- Included Accessories - Custom Pendant Case
Description:

Absolutely mesmerizing coldworked pendant by Masataka Joei from his new "Poem of the Falling Star" series, with a beautiful Moon motif!
Each layer is sandblasted with an incredible intricacy, and then silver-plated using a technique taken from traditional Japanese art style called "Makie (蒔絵)" that originated from Ishikawa Prefecture, and then painstakingly polished and carefully layered to create a three-dimensional window with so much depth, it seems as if the pendant is a portal to another world.
The silver-plating technique used is from a traditional Japanese art style called "Makie（蒔絵）" originated from Ishikawa Prefecture
One of the most intricate examples of carved patterns on a borosilicate glass, if not the most