Shelf of Horse Chestnut and Walnut Wood
H 53.0 x W 97.5 x D 32.0 cm,Year.2025Yoshio Furutani
1974 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
Under $13,000
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About the Artwork
When I make my artwork, I always think of a form that would leave an impression in millions of people's memories through time and would provide them with emotional support. I started by carving out a form which I got the idea from a cross and rays of light on the horse chestnut doors.
For the main walnut wood body, I used many curved lines and carved the surface roundly to create a gentle yet stable appearance.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 53.0 x W 97.5 x D 32.0 cm
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Year presented2025
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Wood joinery
In wood joinery (sashimono), wood boards are cut into panels with care to how the grain patterns will fit together in the final piece. The wooden panels are then cut or carved to create interlocking joints. These joints, which are the key feature of wood joinery, make it possible to connect boards at right angles to produce boxes and other articles. Wood joinery is assembled without the use of nails or any other metal hardware.
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 20th Wood and Bamboo Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
- MEXT Award
