Covered Vessel of Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi

H 8.4 x W 24.8 x D 20.9 cm,Year.2025
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Akira Matsubara

1997 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded 5 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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About the Artwork

I carved out the cover and main body of this covered vessel from a single block of horse chestnut wood. As the wood grain patterns of horse chestnut wood are quite strong, I finished this piece with wiped urushi while reducing the gloss to keep a good balance. The distinctive points of this piece are the simple curves and three-dimensional jointing part. The cover and main body are formed to fit and stay in place, making the vessel look like a single object with no opening.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 8.4 x W 24.8 x D 20.9 cm
  • Year presented
    2025
  • Rarity
    Unique

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
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Covered Vessel of Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi Akira Matsubara
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