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Iris

The technique of the art of Artificial Flowers; cut white fabrics in the form of petals and leaves, one by one coloured by hand, and create the shape of flowers.

This exhibition displays the works according to a new style which is to paint the white fabrics with only the Japanese Calligraphic ink (ink china, in monochromatic colour)

These works consist of the artificial flowers that evoke the image of Japanese landscapes or flowers for the Sado (the tea ceremony) in Kyoto and 3-piece Vase Set.

Dimensions of vase: 5cm diameter, 30cm height

Object ID 850
Type Gifts
Donor Hideko Endo
Country Japan
Material ink, paper, metal, wood, polyester
Dimensions L 20 cm × H 80 cm × P 10 cm
Location Deposit
Place Palazzo Coppini, Firenze
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