Jihei Murase Japanese, 1957
Hatchet-Shaved Silver Zelkova Nakatsugi Tea Caddy, 2022
Lacquer
H3 1/4 x W3 in
H8.3 x W7.7 cm
H8.3 x W7.7 cm
C25002
Jihei Murase's process is meticulous; using hand-forged wrought iron tools he shapes fine grain Japanese elm into two perfect halves, preserving the original texture of the wood. Murase's hatchet-shaving technique adds variable to the surface of the tea caddy, which he finishes with layers of red and clear lacquer.
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