Box with drawers of katsura wood with himomen surface finish and melon design.
H 13.0 x W 32.0 x D 10.0 cm,Year.2014Fujio Yamamoto
1952 -- Wood and Bamboo
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Price Range
$2,500 - 4,500
Info
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close - Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 1
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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MaterialsKatsura wood
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DimensionsH 13.0 x W 32.0 x D 10.0 cm
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Year presented2014
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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.
Wood turning
In wood turning (hikimono), a piece of wood is rotated on a lathe and shaped with various cutting tools. Wood turning is suited to the creation of round trays, containers, and bowls. Different blades and cutting angles can be used to produce a wide range of forms. Balanced, symmetrical forms are made by spinning the lathe at a constant speed.
Bentwood work
Japanese bentwood work (magemono) is predominantly produced using one of two methods. In the first method, thin strips of wood are softened with steam and bent into cylindrical forms. In the second method, notches are sawed into the back side of wood strips, and the strips are bent into polygonal forms.
Selected exhibitions
- The 61th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014)
- Selected
