Cylindrical Iron Kettle with Tree Pattern

Year.2024
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Morihisa Suzuki

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

About the Artwork

The motif of this iron kettle is a trunk of a tree.
Designed with uneven lines and bumps. I hope this iron kettle will gain charm by being used over the years like aging wood.

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Iron
  • Year presented
    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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Cylindrical Iron Kettle with Tree Pattern Morihisa Suzuki
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