Flower Vessel of Spruce Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi "Persimmon"
H 17.3 x W 44.8 x D 41.0 cm,Year.2026Akira Matsubara
1997 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Awarded 5 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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DimensionsH 17.3 x W 44.8 x D 41.0 cm
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Year presented2026
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RarityUnique
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 55th Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
- Selected