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Mangyo-ji Temple (Niiza-shi, Saitama Pref. Shingon-shū Chisan-school), Shumidan (13 shaku high), Shitaji-urushi(urushi-based foundation)

The lacquering of the Shumidan (13 Shaku) has begun. After applying kokuso (urushi based putty), a base coat of kiurushi (raw urushi) is applied, followed by nunokise (cloth pasting) and kamikise (paper pasting).

13 Shaku Shumidan  Shitaji(foundation)made with kiurushi(raw urushi)
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13 Shaku Shumidan  Shitaji(foundation)made with kiurushi(raw urushi)

13 Shaku Shumidan  Shitaji(foundation)made with kiurushi(raw urushi)

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13 Shaku Shumidan  Shitaji(foundation)made with kiurushi(raw urushi)

You can see the wood grain here. Click