Tea Ceremony Fresh Water Jar of Zelkova Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
H 15.5 x W 19.0 x D 16.0 cm,Year.2025Seizo Kawaguchi
1962 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded 13 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
¥200,000 - 2,000,000
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About the Artwork
I hollowed out a block of zelkova wood of a large-diameter tree and made a fresh water jar. The wood grains are straight and the form is simple, but as the tree rings are fine, I carved a curved surface to bring out a rich appearance. I also cut the wood to make sure that the wood grains of the body and cover would look connected. I took considerable care in the wiped urushi, taking into account that the vessel would be filled with water.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 15.5 x W 19.0 x D 16.0 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.
Selected exhibitions
- The 20th Wood and Bamboo Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2025)
- Selected
