White Morikin Shirochibu Dragon

The sculpture, with its refined white base, showcases the exquisite application of the shirochibu technique, where white dots create a serene and sophisticated pattern across the dragon's body. These carefully placed dots enhance the dragon's form with a delicate luminescence, bringing to light its elegant curves and majestic posture with a refined touch.

Elevating this piece to a realm of graceful majesty are the sakura blossoms, symbols of delicate beauty and ephemeral life, adorning the dragon. Rendered in platinum, the petals shimmer with a subtle luminance against the white porcelain, creating an interplay of light and texture that captivates and enchants. The branches, depicted in rich gold, weave through the dragon's form, offering a stark yet harmonious contrast that underscores the sculpture's elegance.

Nakada Kingyoku's work embodies Rimpa Artistry with its dignified elegance and graceful beauty. Harmonizing the interplay between space and miniature craftsmanship, modern sensibilities with meticulous techniques, through the artistry of blue dots and raised gold. His work, not only pays homage to his inherited heritage but also introduces innovations to elevate the aochibu style.

Nakada Kingyoku is a master of the morikin and aochibu painting style. The morikin "raised gold" technique breathes life into patterns with special paints, raised like tiny islands in a sea of porcelain, only to be crowned with gold. The aochibu "blue dots", are delicately dotted on the canvas using the icchin tool, each dot a showcase of precision and elegance.

Since its inception, MUSUBI KILN has strived to introduce the world to the finest traditional crafts from masters all around Japan.

Here, in the Gallery, we seek to showcase the highest echelon of traditional techniques, passed down through generations. You can discover works from masters who have not only perfected those methods, but added their imagination to innovate the craft even further.

Some of these masters have even been named Living National Treasures, a title bestowed upon them by the Japanese government to formally recognize their contribution to crafts and culture — thereby cementing their legacy and making them an important part of art history.

Each piece is meticulously handcrafted over many months to create a timeless treasure that's unlike any other. And when it's in your home, you, too, will become part of that history.