Tea ceremony kettle with uneven surface made by “flicking” and sloping shoulder. “Starry night”

H 18.7 / ø 26.0 cm,Year.2023
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Yukei Kakutani

1942 -
  • MetalworkLiving National Treasure
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Iron
  • Dimensions
    H 18.7 / ø 26.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Clay mold casting

In clay mold casting (sōgata), a symmetrical mold is produced by rotating a template called a strickle board in a mixture of sand and clay to shape the walls of the mold. Clay mold casting is predominantly used to produce tea ceremony kettles and temple bells. After the piece is removed from the mold, it is heated and painted with lacquer (urushi) or a solution of iron, vinegar, and alcohol known as ohaguro (“teeth blackening liquid”) to produce a unique, dark finish.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
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photo Tea ceremony kettle with uneven surface made by “flicking” and sloping shoulder. “Starry night”
Tea ceremony kettle with uneven surface made by “flicking” and sloping shoulder. “Starry night” Yukei Kakutani
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