Vessel of cherry wood finished in wiped urushi. “Hope of spring”

• Category
  Wood and Bamboo
• Dimensions
  H 13.2 x W 50.0 x D 23.0 cm
• Year of creation
  2021
• Rarity
  Unique

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.

• The 68th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2021)
• Japan Kōgei Association Important Intangible Cultural Property Holder Award