Flower vessel of mokumegane made in heat welding method.

H 21.5 / ø 12.5 cm,Year.2015
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Hiroshi Chigai

1944 -
  • Metalwork
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
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Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 21.5 / ø 12.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2015
  • 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.

Mokumegane

Mokumegane (“wood-grain metal”) is a decorative metal laminate characterized by polychromatic wood-like grain patterns. The pattern is made by soldering together sheets of different metals to form a layered billet that is then hammer worked and cut to reveal the pattern. The metal may then be further worked to create objects with the unique patterning.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 62nd Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
  • Selected
photo Flower vessel of mokumegane made in heat welding method.
Flower vessel of mokumegane made in heat welding method. Hiroshi Chigai
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