Tea ceremony fresh water jar of rantai with design in kinma. “Dawn”

H 13.0 x W 28.0 x D 14.5 cm,Year.2019
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Hayato Otani

1954 -
  • Lacquerware(Living National Treasure)
  • Price Range $2,000 - 36,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 7

About the Artwork

I made this piece being moved by the surroundings gradually brightening in the early morning tranquility. This water jar features a modern design with a gradation of geometric checkered patterns.

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Materials
    Urushi lacquer, Bamboo
  • Dimensions
    H 13.0 x W 28.0 x D 14.5 cm
  • Year of creation
    2019
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Lacquered bamboo

Bamboo is ideal for weaving various forms. The bamboo is split into thin strips, peeled, and coated with multiple layers of lacquer. Pieces of basketry made from lacquered bamboo (known as rantai) are lightweight and durable.

Kinma

There are three basic variations of kinma based on the method used for cutting the motifs: line cutting, dot cutting, and a combination of the two. All three types use a special carving blade known as a kinma ken. Originally, kinma only consisted of motifs made of incised lines. However, by combining a variety of colored lacquers and cutting techniques, the art has lent itself to increasingly complex designs.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 66th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2019)
  • Selected
photo Tea ceremony fresh water jar of rantai with design in kinma. “Dawn”
Tea ceremony fresh water jar of rantai with design in kinma. “Dawn” Hayato Otani
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