Hollowed Box of Black Walnut Coated with Urushi Lacquer
H 5.5 x W 34.0 x D 22.0 cmYoshio Furutani
1974 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
Under $13,000
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Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 5.5 x W 34.0 x D 22.0 cm
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RarityUnique
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.