Hand-carved Vessel with Maple and Wiped Urushi

H 5 x W 59 x D 31.7 cm,Year.2026
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Mikiko Togasaka

  • Wood and Bamboo
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 5 x W 59 x D 31.7 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • 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 66th Ishikawa Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
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Hand-carved Vessel with Maple and Wiped Urushi Mikiko Togasaka
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