Forged rogin faceted bowl in shape of boat

H 10.8 x W 37.3 x D 32.8 cm,Year.2024
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Toshichika Taguchi

1940 - 2024
  • MetalworkLiving National Treasure
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Copper-silver alloy / Shibuichi
  • Dimensions
    H 10.8 x W 37.3 x D 32.8 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hammer forming

In hammer forming (tankin), a mallet is used to shape a sheet of metal by hammering it into recessions in a wooden stump or block. Next, the metal sheet is worked on the end of specially shaped iron bars known as forming stakes (ategane) to gradually create the final form. It takes tens of thousands of hammer strikes to produce a single finished work.

Submitted exhibitions

  • The 71st Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
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Toshichika Taguchi

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