Covered Food Box of Zelkova Wood "Spring Breeze"
H 12.3 / ø 22.0 cm,Year.2025- Wood and Bamboo
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Price Range
Under $4,500
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About the Artwork
I named this piece "Spring Breeze" with the image of the brightness of spring, as the wood on the front side of the vessel was hard and the color became quite bright after finishing with wiped urushi. I sprinkled aluminum powder in the inside to express spring breeze with the whiteness of aluminum.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 12.3 / ø 22.0 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
