Boat-shaped plate of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi.

H 3.8 x W 61.2 x D 16.2 cm,Year.2019
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Toru Murakami

1947 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded once at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range Under $5,500
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Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
  • Dimensions
    H 3.8 x W 61.2 x D 16.2 cm
  • Year presented
    2019
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

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 66th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2019)
  • Selected
photo Boat-shaped plate of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi.
Boat-shaped plate of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. Toru Murakami
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