Vessel of Zelkova Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi

H 5.1 / ø 50.3 cm,Year.2025
Not for Sale
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Atsushi Kobayashi

  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Please Inquire

About the Artwork

Rather than making something beautiful, I wanted to make something light and nice when held in one's hand and made this piece. I used zelkova wood of a forked tree and formed it on a lathe. I made the sides thick to highlight the roundness, and made the other parts thin so that the vessel would not become too heavy. The distinctive points of this piece are the curves of the sides on the inside and outside.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 5.1 / ø 50.3 cm
  • Year presented
    2025
  • Rarity
    Unique

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
Atsushi Kobayashi

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