Chopard

2013, L.U.C issues another special XP Urushi piece with Yamada Heiando, a top purveyor of tableware to the Japanese Imperial Household and a top Urushi Master, Mr. Kiichiro Masumura, who is also a Japan's "Living National Treasure" in traditional lacquerw...  

Thanks for the photo report. I just noticed that each piece may be different depending on the eye and brush of the Master. The colours of the flowers can be changed at will. The Snake is an interesting Zodiac animal because It is considered both good and ...  

for another great report. I am always amazed and pleasantly surprised of what a creative person can do on a two dimensional plane, regardless of its size. This clearly establishes that the intricacies of handcrafted design can only be done by a true Maste... 

Good to hear from you, Bob! Indeed, true masters can transform 2D plane to 3D. Unbelievable, seen some of the pictures Ansel Adams had taken. I hope everything is fine with you. Kong

Love the simple black and white. I'm doing good. Getting a little older, a little "rounder", LOL Aloha, Bob

Really eye-openers from his film B&W pics. Haha...rounder :-) If planning a trip here to Singapore, ping me. Take good care. Kong

fine craftmanship of the Japanese masters, despite the protective layer of wrapper. But I still prefer my "five-goldfish" ;p Melvin

for the kind words, Melvin. Glad that you've the '5-goldfish' instead of the four. Kong ...  

But beyond superstition, I do find 4 fish a bit more 'empty'. The 5 fish is just right. 6 would be an overkill. Melvin

of 5 is better. Also agree with your observations of the space usage. 5-fish is more harmonious... perhaps that's why a term 'wu-xing' :-) Kong

i like this not too vicious almost playful snake portrait thx fot sharing kong! cheers, Ed~

Hi Ed Good to hear from you. I guessed the colour of the eye played an important part... imagine if the eye is red instead :-) Kong

After seeing too many dragons, this beautiful snake is so refreshing. To me, the word "chopard" would be nicer if it is written in gold. Thanks for the post. Regards Ling

for Chopard logo, may work, as it is likely to blend with the maki-e to be inconspicuous, less distraction. Observing the Namiki Yukari Collection, company logo is only on the 'ball' clip... since the crown is signed L.U.C , that should be sufficient. Eve...