Large bud vase cast in two different metals.

About the Artwork

By pouring melted black copper and brass into the mold using the fukiwake casting method, the two metals mix and create a complicated, mysterious pattern. The patterns are made due to different conditions, so no two pieces are exactly the same.
The casting mold was made in a traditional way called sogata casting. The mold is made with clay and sand, patterns are drawn on the inner side of the mold before it becomes dry, and the mold is then baked. A smaller mold is placed inside the patterned mold, and melted metal is poured in between the outer mold and inner mold.

Description

• Category
  Metalwork
• Materials
  Brass, Copper alloy
• Dimensions
  H 59.0 / ø 23.0 cm
• Year of creation
  2020
• Rarity
  Unique
• Paulownia Box
  Included

Techniques Used

Multiple metal casting

Multiple metal casting (fukiwake) is a technique in which two or more different types of molten metal are cast together in the same mold. The metals are added consecutively and produce works with elegant, flowing patterns.

Selected exhibitions

• The 67th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2020)
• Selected