Hexagonal Tea Ceremony Kettle “Light Rain”

H 25.0 x W 19.0 x D 19.0 cm,Year.2026

Shunsai Hata III

1976 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded 10 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $4,000 - 8,000
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 25.0 x W 19.0 x D 19.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2026
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Clay mold casting

In clay mold casting (sōgata), a symmetrical mold is produced by rotating a template called a strickle board in a mixture of sand and clay to shape the walls of the mold. Clay mold casting is predominantly used to produce tea ceremony kettles and temple bells. After the piece is removed from the mold, it is heated and painted with lacquer (urushi) or a solution of iron, vinegar, and alcohol known as ohaguro (“teeth blackening liquid”) to produce a unique, dark finish.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Hexagonal Tea Ceremony Kettle “Light Rain”
Hexagonal Tea Ceremony Kettle “Light Rain” Shunsai Hata III

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