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Original Message: 1920's Japanese

The abalone inlaid beads in your necklace were inspired by classic lacquerware from Japan and China. Their earlier predecessor in Japan were Ojime, a bead created for functional usage with a Netsuke and Inro.
The technique employed here is layering colors and then abrading to create a marbled effect. The comparable process in Japanese metalwork is called "Mokume".
In some Japanese Art Schools, a student may major in Lacquer instead of Painting or Jewelry Design.
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Original Message: 1920's Japanese
The abalone inlaid beads in your necklace were inspired by classic lacquerware from Japan and China. Their earlier predecessor in Japan were Ojime, a bead created for functional usage with a Netsuke and Inro. The technique employed here is layering colors and then abrading to create a marbled effect. The comparable process in Japanese metalwork is called "Mokume". In some Japanese Art Schools, a student may major in Lacquer instead of Painting or Jewelry Design. Copyright 2024 All rights reserved by Bead Collector Network and its users

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