Kanshitsu oval tray. “Orbit”

H 6.2 x W 44.0 x D 27.3 cm,Year.2022
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Fumihiko Arakawa

1961 -
  • Lacquerware
  • Price Range Under $15,000
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  • Awards at Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibitions : 12

About the Artwork

As I have been interested in astronomical objects since I was a child, I made this piece using planetary orbits as the motif.

Description

  • Category
    Lacquerware
  • Dimensions
    H 6.2 x W 44.0 x D 27.3 cm
  • Year of creation
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

Techniques Used

Dry lacquer

For works of dry lacquer (kanshitsu), first a clay form is created and plaster is used to take a mold of the form. Next, repeated layers of hemp cloth and lacquer are applied to the mold until they are built up to the desired thickness. Finally, the mold is removed and additional coats of lacquer are applied to finish the piece. The hemp fibers are strengthened when the lacquer bonds with them, making dry lacquer an excellent technique for creating sturdy forms with a significant degree of freedom.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo Kanshitsu oval tray. “Orbit”
Kanshitsu oval tray. “Orbit” Fumihiko Arakawa
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