Food vessel of black walnut wood
H 7.7 x W 40.6 x D 40.6 cm,Year.2019
$1,525
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Kiun Nitta
1944 -- Wood and Bamboo
- Price Range Please Inquire
- Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 5
About the Artwork
I made this piece by hollowing North American black walnut wood with tiger stripes.
I flipped up the four corners to make the plated food look better.
Finished in wiped urushi.
Description
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CategoryWood and Bamboo
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MaterialsBlack walnut wood in North U.S.A
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DimensionsH 7.7 x W 40.6 x D 40.6 cm
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Year presented2019
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Production period1 month
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Paulownia BoxIncluded
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Artist SignatureSigned (name of artwork, paulownia box)
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Instructions1. Where to store the artwork
* Avoid storing in a very dry or humid place
* Avoid direct sunlight and ultravioley rays as this may cause discoloring
2. How to care for your artwork
* For pieces finished in wiped urushi, wipe the dirty spots with luke warm water and then wipe with a dry cloth.
<Caution> Do not rub hard. The urushi lacquer may peel off.
* For plain wood surface pieces, only wipe with a dry cloth. Insect wax can be used for polishing.
Techniques Used
Hollow work
In hollow work (kurimono), gouges and chisels are used to hand-carve hollow vessels from a block of wood. Complicated curves and rounded forms are a common feature of hollow work.
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Food vessel of black walnut wood
Kiun Nitta
$1,525
The prices of the artworks on Gallery Japan are determined by the artists themselves and are published directly on the website.