Hollowed Box of Black Walnut Coated with Urushi Lacquer

H 5.5 x W 34.0 x D 22.0 cm
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Yoshio Furutani

1974 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $13,000
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 5.5 x W 34.0 x D 22.0 cm
  • 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.

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Hollowed Box of Black Walnut Coated with Urushi Lacquer Yoshio Furutani
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