Box of Japanese Zelkova Wood Made by Lathing and Bending Work

H 11.5 x W 21.5 x D 21.5 cm,Year.2023
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Yuji Matsui

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $8,000
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Zelkova
  • Dimensions
    H 11.5 x W 21.5 x D 21.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Wood turning

In wood turning (hikimono), a piece of wood is rotated on a lathe and shaped with various cutting tools. Wood turning is suited to the creation of round trays, containers, and bowls. Different blades and cutting angles can be used to produce a wide range of forms. Balanced, symmetrical forms are made by spinning the lathe at a constant speed.

Bentwood work

Japanese bentwood work (magemono) is predominantly produced using one of two methods. In the first method, thin strips of wood are softened with steam and bent into cylindrical forms. In the second method, notches are sawed into the back side of wood strips, and the strips are bent into polygonal forms.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 63rd Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
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Box of Japanese Zelkova Wood Made by Lathing and Bending Work Yuji Matsui
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