Food Vessel of Zelkova Wood "Silver Waves"
H 8.0 x W 45.4 x D 45.4 cm,Year.2025The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.
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Hirohiko Kawakita
1962 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded 7 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
Under $9,000
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About the Artwork
I saw a drop of water fall from a dry leaf sticking out from the steps near a river under the trees and the ripples that the waterdrop made.
I expressed the ripples with silver wire inlay and finished the piece by applying and wiping black urushi to express the scene of the ripples sparkling in the dimness.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 8.0 x W 45.4 x D 45.4 cm
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Year presented2025
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Wood turning
In wood turning (hikimono), a piece of wood is rotated on a lathe and shaped with various cutting tools. Wood turning is suited to the creation of round trays, containers, and bowls. Different blades and cutting angles can be used to produce a wide range of forms. Balanced, symmetrical forms are made by spinning the lathe at a constant speed.
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
The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.