Exotic kettle

Year.2024
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Morihisa Suzuki

1972 -
  • Metalwork
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1

About the Artwork

I was inspired by the buildings and decorations in Central Asia and Istanbul, and thought of this design imagining it to be a perfect match with chai and lassi.
The way the lid is placed and the shape of the handle is quite unique.

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Iron
  • Year of creation
    2024
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Artist Signature
    Signed (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.

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Exotic kettle Morihisa Suzuki
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