Box of Zelkova Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
H 12.0 x W 36.0 x D 25.0 cm,Year.2025- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded 3 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
Under $1,500
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About the Artwork
The form of this piece is a deformation of a fishing boat in a village in the Seto Inland Sea where I was born and raised. Fishing boats are symmetrical, but the bow of this boat is slightly curved towards the right. I started working on this piece by sketching the design, forming with clay, and then finally made it with wood. I chose zelkova wood with wood grain mostly straight, and hollowed out the top surface of the cover to bring out a symmetrical grain pattern. I made the bottom part of the box where things can be stored in the form just like the bottom of a ship.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 12.0 x W 36.0 x D 25.0 cm
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Year presented2025
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
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)
- Asahi Shimbun Award
