Box of black persimmon wood with inlay decoration finished in wiped urushi. “Poetry of the West”

• Category
  Wood and Bamboo
• Dimensions
  H 16.0 x W 10.0 x D 21.0 cm
• Year of creation
  2017
• Rarity
  Unique

Wood inlay

Wood inlay (moku zōgan) is a decorative technique in which wood, metal, or shell is inserted into cavities cut into a wooden substrate to produce contrasting designs.

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.

• The 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
• Selected