owina wood (p. ii6), a verysoft and light wood, exceedingly difficult to workupon. The delicate work of the spiders web isproduced by inlaid ivory, the dark leaves bypersimmon wood, and the flowers by shells ofnatural colours. Metal and horn, too, havebeen used to obtain the necessary shade… … WOOD CARVING ; small man, this master was a miyabori, or one who carvesornaments for the temples and shrines. When thedemand for these creations ceased he devoted hisskill and energies to carvingin ivory. He soon achievedfame in this new line ofwork, and hundreds havereceived personal…
Art · Decoration and ornament
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