Flower vessel of silver, copper and shakudo joined by heat welding method. “Red sea”
- Metalwork
- Presented in 2022
- H 23.7 / ø 20.3 cm
- Not for Sale
| Category | Metalwork |
|---|---|
| Year Presented | 2022 |
| Dimensions | H 23.7 / ø 20.3 cm |
| Exhibition | The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition |
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Hammer forming
In hammer forming (tankin), a mallet is used to shape a sheet of metal by hammering it into recessions in a wooden stump or block. Next, the metal sheet is worked on the end of specially shaped iron bars known as forming stakes (ategane) to gradually create the final form. It takes tens of thousands of hammer strikes to produce a single finished work.
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Hard soldering
Hard soldering (hagiawase) is a technique used join together different types of metal sheet. The technique makes it possible to create metalwork with striped or patchwork patterns. Once joined, the artisan may continue to shape the metal with a hammer.
Living National Treasure Yukie Osumi
On tankin (hammered) vessels and by applying the traditional techniques of chasing, mainly nunome-zogan (textile imprint inlay), OSUMI captures the feelings of nature with motifs of formless flowing subjects such as waves, streams, clouds, or winds. She creates vessels and utensils used in traditional culture such as flower vases, tea and calligraphy utensils; she is also aware of formations that harmonize with contemporary living space.