Bowl of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi.

H 11.0 x W 38.5 x D 38.3 cm,Year.2023
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Seizo Kawaguchi

1962 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded 13 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $1,500 - 13,000
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About the Artwork

Designed a vessel with three flower petals.
Expressed the strong vitality of a delicate flower.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 11.0 x W 38.5 x D 38.3 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hollow work

In hollow work (kurimono), gouges and chisels are used to hand-carve hollow vessels from a block of wood. Complicated curves and rounded forms are a common feature of hollow work.

Wiped lacquer finish

Wiped lacquer (fuki urushi) is a wood-finishing technique consisting of a thin coat of lacquer. The lacquer is applied with a spatula or brush, rubbed in with a cotton cloth, and then wiped away using washi paper or clean fabric. Repeating the process numerous times produces a finish that brings out the wood’s grain and texture.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Selected
photo Bowl of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi.
Bowl of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. Seizo Kawaguchi
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