Low Table of Zelkova Wood with Ripple Design Finished in Wiped Urushi
H 23.5 x W 90.0 x D 61.0 cm,Year.2026Teiji Miyamoto
1953 -- Wood and BambooLiving National Treasure
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Price Range
$7,000 - 20,000
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Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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Materials
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DimensionsH 23.5 x W 90.0 x D 61.0 cm
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Year presented2026
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RarityUnique
Techniques Used
Wood joinery
In wood joinery (sashimono), wood boards are cut into panels with care to how the grain patterns will fit together in the final piece. The wooden panels are then cut or carved to create interlocking joints. These joints, which are the key feature of wood joinery, make it possible to connect boards at right angles to produce boxes and other articles. Wood joinery is assembled without the use of nails or any other metal hardware.
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 73rd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2026)
- Selected
