Iron Kettle "Apple and Ladybug"

H 26.2 x W 20 x D 15.8 cm,Year.2024
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Kei Eda

1957 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded 8 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $3,500 - 11,000
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Japanese pig iron
  • Dimensions
    H 26.2 x W 20 x D 15.8 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

Awards received

  • The 52nd Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2024)
  • Japan Kōgei Association Award
photo Iron Kettle "Apple and Ladybug"
Iron Kettle "Apple and Ladybug" Kei Eda
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