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Related artistic reference Irises at Yatsuhashi (Eight Bridges) Ogata Kōrin. After 1709. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 53.7.1–.2. This separate work by Kōrin shares the iris imagery and Eight Bridges literary theme. The GB-03 design takes its primary inspiration from his 18th-century Irises screens in the Nezu Museum.
Refer to the specifications for dimensions.
- Japanese Design
- Vietnamese Craft
- Made to Order
Kuro Iris (黒) Go Set
Kuro Iris (黒) Go Set
An iris design, layered lacquer and metal corner fittings bring art to an object for play and display.
Includes one 19 × 19 board and two bowls. Stones are not included.
Made to order. Estimated production: 2 months. Production time does not include shipping.
Shipping is included to eligible destinations. Import duties and local import taxes are payable by the recipient.
Why You'll Love It
Why You'll Love It
- Designed by architect and artist Michio Fujinami
- Japanese-inspired imagery and decorative detail
- Hand-applied lacquer finish
- Made to order
The Story Behind the Design
The Story Behind the Design
The Kuro Iris design draws on Ogata Kōrin’s Irises, a pair of six-panel screens from the 18th-century Edo period, held by the Nezu Museum in Tokyo. Blue-purple iris blooms and green leaves form rhythmic groups against a luminous gold ground.
The subject recalls the Eight Bridges episode of The Tales of Ise, where the sight of irises prompts a traveler’s poem of longing. Kosei Art adapts this meeting of nature, pattern and cultural memory to a lacquered Go board and its two bowls.
Materials
Materials
- MDF base
- Natural urushi lacquer
- Gold leaf
- Japanese tansu kanagu
Specifications
Specifications
- Board: 45.5 W × 42.4 D × 28 H cm
- Approximate board weight: 6 kg (board only)
- Includes one 19 × 19 Go board and two bowls
- Stones are not included
Product Care
Product Care
- Dust with a soft, dry cloth.
- For light cleaning, use a slightly damp cloth and dry the surface afterwards.
- Wipe up spills promptly. Avoid soaking, abrasive cleaners and solvents.
Shipping
Shipping
Estimated production: 2 months. Each piece is made to order. Production time does not include shipping. Contact us with your delivery country for an estimated transit time before ordering.
Shipping is included to eligible destinations. Import duties and local import taxes are payable by the recipient.
Made-to-Order Commitment
Made-to-Order Commitment
Each Kosei Art piece is made to order.
Cancellation or change requests must reach us within 24 hours of purchase. Cancellations requested within this window receive a full refund. We do not accept change-of-mind cancellations after this period, except where required by law.
Please report delivery damage or defects promptly, ideally within seven days of receipt, with your order number and clear photos of the item and packaging. Video may be helpful for issues that photographs cannot show. We assess each case and arrange an appropriate repair or replacement, including necessary shipping, at no cost for verified damage or defects. If repair or replacement cannot reasonably resolve the issue, we will discuss the appropriate resolution with you.
These terms do not affect your applicable consumer rights. For assistance, contact contact.koseiart@gmail.com.
Made by hand in Vietnam
Design carried through craft.
Vietnamese lacquer craftsmanship gives Kosei Art’s Japanese references a material expression. Painted imagery, lacquered surfaces and carefully considered details bring a historic composition into the everyday setting of a home.
Michio’s relationship with craftspeople in Vietnam spans more than 27 years. Each piece is made to order under his personal supervision.
Made for your order
Your chosen piece is made to order. Its product details set out the available finish, dimensions and estimated production time.
Personally checked
Michio Fujinami personally carries out all quality checks on each piece.
Care and support
For verified damage or defects, we assess each case and arrange repair or replacement first, including necessary shipping at no cost.
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A place for a quieter moment.
Room furnishings and styling props are not included.
The founder
From architecture to objects
For Michio Fujinami, a building, its interior and the objects within it form one living environment. His architectural practice brings Japanese aesthetics into harmony with the culture, climate and surroundings of each place.
Kosei Art brings this philosophy to the scale of furniture. Historic Japanese imagery gives each piece a cultural point of departure; Vietnamese lacquer craftsmanship gives it surface, depth and presence in the home.
Qualified as an architect in Japan and Singapore, he founded Fujinami Architects & Associates in 1989. The practice received the BCA Best Buildable Design Award in 1999 for its Sumitomo Warehouse project.
Meet Michio FujinamiShibaura Institute of Technology
Singapore & Vietnam
in Vietnam