Dish of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Phase of the moon”

H 5.3 x W 48.7 x D 48.0 cm,Year.2022
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Seizo Kawaguchi

1962 -
  • Wood and Bamboo
  • Awarded 13 times at the Japan Kōgei Assoc. Exhibition
  • Price Range $1,500 - 14,000
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About the Artwork

By turning one side of the two overlapping circles, an uneven surface in the shape of a crescent moon appears. I named this piece "Lunar Phase" as this vessel expresses the phases of the moon and the passage of time.

Description

  • Category
    Wood and Bamboo
  • Materials
    Zelkova
  • Dimensions
    H 5.3 x W 48.7 x D 48.0 cm
  • Year presented
    2022
  • Rarity
    Unique

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.

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.

Selected exhibitions

  • The 69th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition (2022)
  • Selected
photo Dish of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Phase of the moon”
Dish of zelkova wood finished in wiped urushi. “Phase of the moon” Seizo Kawaguchi
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