Pyramidal Shaped Flower Vessel of Forged Metal Joined by Heat Welding Method

H 15.5 x W 25.0 x D 25.0 cm,Year.2026

Noriko Hagino

1949 -
  • Metalwork
  • Public Collections : National Museum of Asian Art etc.
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 15.5 x W 25.0 x D 25.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hammer forming

In hammer forming (tankin), a mallet is used to shape a sheet of metal by hammering it into recessions in a wooden stump or block. Next, the metal sheet is worked on the end of specially shaped iron bars known as forming stakes (ategane) to gradually create the final form. It takes tens of thousands of hammer strikes to produce a single finished work.

Hard soldering

Hard soldering (hagiawase) is a technique used join together different types of metal sheet. The technique makes it possible to create metalwork with striped or patchwork patterns. Once joined, the artisan may continue to shape the metal with a hammer.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Pyramidal Shaped Flower Vessel of Forged Metal Joined by Heat Welding Method
Pyramidal Shaped Flower Vessel of Forged Metal Joined by Heat Welding Method Noriko Hagino

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