Iron and Silver Musical Ball Made by Heat Welding Method with Brass Cutout Inlay "Twenty Faces"

H 6.3 / ø 6.3 cm,Year.2014
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Keitaro Ochi

  • Metalwork
  • Awarded twice at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $5,500
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 6.3 / ø 6.3 cm
  • Year presented
    2014
  • 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 43rd Metalworks Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2014)
  • Selected
photo Iron and Silver Musical Ball Made by Heat Welding Method with Brass Cutout Inlay "Twenty Faces"
Iron and Silver Musical Ball Made by Heat Welding Method with Brass Cutout Inlay "Twenty Faces" Keitaro Ochi
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