Tea ceremony kettle with caved-in mouth and reedy waterside design.

H 17.2 / ø 26.5 cm,Year.2017
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Yukei Kakutani

1942 -
  • Metalwork(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range Please Inquire
  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Dimensions
    H 17.2 / ø 26.5 cm
  • Year of creation
    2017
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

Awards received

  • The 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
  • Japan Kōgei Association Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder Award
photo Tea ceremony kettle with caved-in mouth and reedy waterside design.
Tea ceremony kettle with caved-in mouth and reedy waterside design. Yukei Kakutani
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