Tidori no iron kettle
H 22.8 cm,Year.2014Tetsushi Nagano III
1972 -- Metalwork
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Price Range
Under $8,000
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About the Artwork
A hound’s tooth pattern is used extensively over the body of this iron kettle. This bold expression is based on a traditional pattern.
Description
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CategoryMetalwork
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DimensionsH 22.8 cm
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Note on sizeMouth 5.7 cm
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Year presented2014
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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