Shell-Shaped Covered Box of Japanese Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi

H 13.0 x W 24.0 x D 21.5 cm,Year.2023
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Akira Matsubara

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

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 13.0 x W 24.0 x D 21.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2023
  • 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.

Awards received

  • The 52nd Kinki Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2023)
  • Shiga Prefecture Governor Award
photo Shell-Shaped Covered Box of Japanese Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi
Shell-Shaped Covered Box of Japanese Horse Chestnut Wood Finished in Wiped Urushi Akira Matsubara
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