Food vessel of maple wood finished in wiped urushi.

H 8.0 / ø 49.7 cm,Year.2017
Not for Sale
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Hiroshi Kuriyama

  • Wood and Bamboo
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Maple
  • Dimensions
    H 8.0 / ø 49.7 cm
  • Year presented
    2017
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Wood turning

In wood turning (hikimono), a piece of wood is rotated on a lathe and shaped with various cutting tools. Wood turning is suited to the creation of round trays, containers, and bowls. Different blades and cutting angles can be used to produce a wide range of forms. Balanced, symmetrical forms are made by spinning the lathe at a constant speed.

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 64th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2017)
  • Selected
Hiroshi Kuriyama

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