Vessel of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Travel by boat”
H 11.0 x W 47.0 x D 21.0 cm,Year.2025Seizo Kawaguchi
1962 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded 13 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
$1,500 - 14,000
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Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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MaterialsZelkova
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DimensionsH 11.0 x W 47.0 x D 21.0 cm
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Year presented2025
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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.
Awards received
- The 72nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
- Japan Kōgei Association Incentive Award
Comment on Award
I carved out an oval vessel with chisels and planes from a straight-grained block of zelkova wood likely from a large-diameter tree. I carved ridge lines on the outer side to express waves. As I wanted to make it look relaxing in spite of the long and narrow shape, I took great care in carving the curves on the inside. I named this "Travel by Boat" with the image of a small boat rocked by gentle waves.
(from the Japan Kōgei Association website)
