Jim Kelso Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Here is a new piece which is 85mm square. The design is an allusion to the legend of Kikujido (chrysanthemum-boy), one of my favorite Japanese legends. I'm attaching a pdf file which explains the legend. The lid is shibuichi, in this case 50% copper and 50% silver representing water flowing in a stream. A twig in the water has caught a single chrysanthemum leaf, presumably a blessing sent by Kikujido. Also floating in the water is a single chrysanthemum flower petal. The twig is made from what I call kuri (Chestnut) shibuichi which is 98% copper and 2% silver. The leaf and petal are 22k gold. KikujidoLegend_copy.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janel Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Sigh, this is peaceful and beautiful. Thank you, Jim. Janel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natasha Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Calm and finest! I enjoy your work! Thank You, Jim! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Thanks Janel and Natasha! Here is a close-up from another angle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil White Posted June 3, 2009 Report Share Posted June 3, 2009 Beautiful piece, Jim A lovely balanced mix of tradition and contemporary innovation. I always love looking at your work. Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Very much appreciated Phil, thank you. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Bonham Posted June 4, 2009 Report Share Posted June 4, 2009 Hi Jim, A very simple and very Elegant piece of sculpture. Dick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Kelso Posted June 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 5, 2009 Hi Dick. Thanks very much! Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knife-Scales Posted June 19, 2009 Report Share Posted June 19, 2009 Very Very beautiful. Thanks for sharing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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