Teruo Miyazaki Meister (lacquerware craftsman)

Last Updated January 11, 2023

Teruo Miyazaki Meister Face photo

Teruo Miyazaki
Lacquerware craftsman

Selected in fiscal 1996 (Phase 1)
Lives in Minami Ward

Born in Yokohama in 1936.
1997 With the relocation of Sagawa Shrine, preparation of mother-of-pearl of Goshodai was prepared.
1999 Preparation of mother-of-pearl accompanying the restoration of the National Treasure Chuson-ji Konjiki-do Uchijin-maki pillar and mother-of-pearl octagon Sumitan

The beauty of Shibayama lacquerware that combines various parts with lacquer to future generations

"None of Japanese traditional crafts that use as various materials as Shibayama to create the beauty of the work." "Three-dimensional feeling not found in paintings, exquisite combination with lacquer, the fields that originally exists separately One is the charm of Shibayama lacquerware. If you do not have it, you will not be able to stop it. I will keep this skill at all," says Miyazaki.

"Shibayama lacquerware is a craft with a history since the opening of the port, and is a Japanese treasure that is recognized by foreign countries. I want you to have a feeling of cherishing tradition in order to preserve and convey the superior skills of our predecessors. "

In addition to working on national treasure-class antiques, we hold exhibitions and workshops at the Yokohama Shibayama Lacquerware Study Group, and strive to pass on skills.

Meister's skill

Teruo Miyazaki Meister’s work

Not only the skills of making Shibayama (shell and ivory work that is fitted into lacquerware in relief) by performing processes other than wood making alone, but also kyu lacquer (kyushitsu), Raden, plaintex We specialize in decoration techniques such as Hyomon and Makie.

In addition, he learns the techniques of Japanese painting from the underpainters, works on copying, drawing, and sketching antiques, and making full use of the techniques of painters and underpainters to create elaborate patterns in lacquerware.

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Inlaying work of Meister Teruo Miyazaki

Born in Yokohama.

He grew up in Shibayama's house from his grandfather's generation, and entered Shibayama lacquerware path at the age of 15, and learned inlaid techniques from his father.

In addition, he studied under Shibayama Shihei Sugiyama and Shogoro Hirata, and learned Shibayama sculpture.

Since then, while the surrounding craftsmen have been transferred to work, he has been particular about this path while repairing antiques such as shrines and temples, and has continued his work.

Major awards

Received the Director of Manufacturing Industries Bureau Award of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 2003 (7th Japan Ivory Crafts Exhibition).
Received the Encouragement Award in 2003 (15th Japan Ivory Sculpture Memorial Exhibition Nesuke)
Received the 2010 Yokohama Cultural Award
2010 Golden Dragon Award (Kinsey International Art Foundation: United States)
Winner of Kanagawa Culture Award in 2019
Received the 2022 Commendation for Regional Cultural Merit Award (Minister of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology)

Works by Teruo Miyazaki Meister (Inkstone Box)