Silver flower vessel made by hammer work. “Blue sea”

H 27.5 / ø 25.5 cm,Year.2017
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Yukie Osumi

1945 -
  • Metalwork(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range $1,000 - 56,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 6

Description

  • Category
    Metalwork
  • Materials
    Silver
  • Dimensions
    H 27.5 / ø 25.5 cm
  • Year presented
    2017
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Hammer forming

In hammer forming (tankin), a mallet is used to shape a sheet of metal by hammering it into recessions in a wooden stump or block. Next, the metal sheet is worked on the end of specially shaped iron bars known as forming stakes (ategane) to gradually create the final form. It takes tens of thousands of hammer strikes to produce a single finished work.

Metal inlay

In metal inlay (zōgan), designs are cut into the surface of a piece and inlaid with a different metal of contrasting color or texture.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
  • Selected
photo Silver flower vessel made by hammer work. “Blue sea”
Silver flower vessel made by hammer work. “Blue sea” Yukie Osumi
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