Flower Vessel of Forged Copper

H 18.3 x W 19.3 x D 19.3 cm,Year.2026

Mizuho Hirotani

1971 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under ¥2,000,000
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The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition Period : Sep.2.2026 - Mar.7.2027

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 18.3 x W 19.3 x D 19.3 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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
  • Selected
photo Flower Vessel of Forged Copper
Flower Vessel of Forged Copper Mizuho Hirotani