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Tetsushi Nagano III

1972 -
  • Metalwork
  • Public Collections : MOA Museum of Art etc.
  • Price Range Under $8,000
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About the Artwork

I made this piece so that it can be used not only in a traditional Japanese room, but also in a western style living room or in a room with a wooden floor to serve guests. It is about 30 cm high; just the right size for a woman to easily use on the table. The mouth of the tea kettle is the same diameter as the body, so maintenance is also easy.

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Note on size
    Kettle: H 17.8 x W 16.8x Mouth 11.0 cm / Wind furnace: H16.0 x W 23.6 cm
  • Year presented
    2014
  • Paulownia Box
    Included
  • Instructions
    Wash the inside of the tea kettle well with a scrubbing brush before and after use.
    Store in a box without wrapping with a cloth or paper etc.

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.

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