Tray of Chinese Ash Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
H 3.5 / ø 34.0 cm,Year.2025Kosuke Hamada
1985 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Price Range
$3,000 - 5,500
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About the Artwork
I made a tray from Chinese ash wood by turning the wood on a lathe.
As the wood grain was beautiful, I made the design simple so as not to interfere with the wood grain. I used black wiped urushi to make the wood grain stand out. I had a hard time finishing this piece, as the wood grains were quite complex.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 3.5 / ø 34.0 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
