Coffer of Japanese raisin wood with mosaic inlay finished in wiped urushi

H 15.0 x W 11.0 x D 27.5 cm,Year.2024
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Masato Ichikawa

1951 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded 6 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $11,000
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Description

Techniques Used

Wood inlay

Wood inlay (moku zōgan) is a decorative technique in which wood, metal, or shell is inserted into cavities cut into a wooden substrate to produce contrasting designs.

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
  • Selected
photo Coffer of Japanese raisin wood with mosaic inlay finished in wiped urushi
Coffer of Japanese raisin wood with mosaic inlay finished in wiped urushi Masato Ichikawa
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