Food vessel of jindai zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Water drop”

H 11.0 x W 46.5 x D 38.5 cm,Year.2015
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Seizo Kawaguchi

1962 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Price Range $1,500 - 14,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 12

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Jindai zelkova
  • Dimensions
    H 11.0 x W 46.5 x D 38.5 cm
  • Year of creation
    2015
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hollow work

In hollow work (kurimono), gouges and chisels are used to hand-carve hollow vessels from a block of wood. Complicated curves and rounded forms are a common feature of hollow work.

Wiped lacquer finish

Wiped lacquer (fuki urushi) is a wood-finishing technique consisting of a thin coat of lacquer. The lacquer is applied with a spatula or brush, rubbed in with a cotton cloth, and then wiped away using washi paper or clean fabric. Repeating the process numerous times produces a finish that brings out the wood’s grain and texture.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 62th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2015)
  • Selected
photo Food vessel of jindai zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Water drop”
Food vessel of jindai zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Water drop” Seizo Kawaguchi
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