Vessel of Horse Chestnut Wood Made by Hand Carving and Finished in Wiped Urushi

H 5.2 x W 58.8 x D 25.8 cm,Year.2024
$2,874

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About the Artwork

This piece was formed with no joints by carving out a single piece of wood using a chisel and a plane. The wiped urushi finish emphasizes the tiger stripe grain of the Japanese horse chestnut wood.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 5.2 x W 58.8 x D 25.8 cm
  • Year presented
    2024
  • Rarity
    Unique
  • Paulownia Box
    Included

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.

photo Vessel of Horse Chestnut Wood Made by Hand Carving and Finished in Wiped Urushi
Vessel of Horse Chestnut Wood Made by Hand Carving and Finished in Wiped Urushi Mikiko Togasaka
$2,874

The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.

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