Hollowed Box of Cherry Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi

H 13.0 x W 34.0 x D 18.0 cm,Year.2017
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Takatsugu Matsumoto

1974 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $3,000 or more
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 13.0 x W 34.0 x D 18.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2017
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hollow work

In hollow work (kurimono), gouges and chisels are used to hand-carve hollow vessels from a block of wood. Complicated curves and rounded forms are a common feature of hollow work.

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 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
  • Selected
photo Hollowed Box of Cherry Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
Hollowed Box of Cherry Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi Takatsugu Matsumoto
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