Flower vessel of shakudō and silver made in in heat welding method with design in inlay.

H 14.0 x W 22.0 x D 10.0 cm,Year.2013
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Masako Tominaga

1946 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Gold-copper alloy
  • Dimensions
    H 14.0 x W 22.0 x D 10.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2013
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

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.

Metal inlay

In metal inlay (zōgan), designs are cut into the surface of a piece and inlaid with a different metal of contrasting color or texture.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 60th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2013)
  • Selected
photo Flower vessel of shakudō and silver made in in heat welding method with design in inlay.
Flower vessel of shakudō and silver made in in heat welding method with design in inlay. Masako Tominaga
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