:Japanese lacquer artist, Sugawara taught lacquer art to EUeen Gray , and influenced her works . But , fo er w 面 ngs about him are fragmented and partial. Hls real name , birthplace , 1acquer art activity s丘11 rernainunciear . This study attempt to clarify his persona1 hi story corectly by means of visi ting his bereaved family and refering to public decument . Following facts become clear. Janualy 29 , 1884, He was born in Sakata − C 註y, YamagataPrefectu陀 . Hlsfull name is Seizδ Sugawara , He

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... ccompanied Japanese lacquer ardst , Sh6ka Tujimura to Paris in 19050r 1906 . He taught lacquer art to artists in Paris , and he consistendyprotected traditional technique of Japanese Eacquer art . April , 12, 1937、 hedied in Paris . Key Word : Eileen Gray , lacquer fumiture , Seiz6 Sugawara , japanese lacquer art . Clesign 1. は じ め に