Iron Sand Kettle in Form of Spread Wings with Crane and Tortoise Design
Year.2024Morihisa Suzuki
1972 -- Metalwork
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- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1
About the Artwork
Long ago, iron kettles of this form of feathers spreading at the bottom were used as containers for daily life water and were hung over the hearth. They were quite large and could carry 3 – 4.5 liters of water.
As the bottom is spread out like feathers, the handle does not become hot even after hanging over fire, and could be held with bare hands. Iron kettles of this form were used as gifts and many master craftsmen in the past made iron kettles of this design. However, with the change of our life style, there are no workshops that make these kettles anymore.
In honor of our predecessors, I made this iron kettle in a smaller size, 1.7 liters, which is easier to use in our modern life style.
Using iron sand, I made lively, auspicious patterns of cranes living 1000 years and turtles living 10,000 years.
Description
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CategoryMetalwork
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MaterialsIron sand, Iron
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Year presented2024
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Paulownia BoxIncluded
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Artist SignatureSigned (name of artwork, paulownia box)
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.
