Tray in Urushi Carving "Deep Blue"

H 2.5 / ø 39 cm,Year.2022
$6,835

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.

  • according to today's currency rate
  • shipping fees not included
  • Lacquerware
  • Awarded 8 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $3,500 - 5,000
    Info

    The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.

    close

About the Artwork

This is the first time for me to make a piece in urushi carving.
I painted several coats of blue, green and white, about 60 times.
It was difficult to carve while adjusting the colors that I wanted to show. I'm glad to have been able to create a deep color.

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 2.5 / ø 39 cm
  • Year presented
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Carved lacquer

Carved lacquer (choshitsu) is made by first coating a piece in dozens of layers of colored lacquer. Then, a carving blade is used to cut into the lacquer and produce three-dimensional relief carvings.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 39th Lacquerware Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo Tray in Urushi Carving "Deep Blue"
Tray in Urushi Carving "Deep Blue" Michiyo Kitaoka
$6,835

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.