Tea ceremony kettle in shape of hanging bell with bamboo leaf design.

H 21.0 / ø 17.8 cm,Year.2013
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Seiichi Kakutani

1939 -
  • Metalwork
  • Public Collections : Victoria and Albert Museum etc.
  • Price Range Under $7,000
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 21.0 / ø 17.8 cm
  • Year presented
    2013
  • 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 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected
photo Tea ceremony kettle in shape of hanging bell with bamboo leaf design.
Tea ceremony kettle in shape of hanging bell with bamboo leaf design. Seiichi Kakutani
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