Jihei Murase Japanese, b. 1957
Hatchet-Shaved Silver Water Container, 2022
Lacquer
H6 1/4 x W9 3/4 in
H15.8 x W24.9 cm
H15.8 x W24.9 cm
C25034
Shining like a waxing and waning moon, the subtle variation in exterior textures and the hatchet-cut surface are illuminated with a silver and subtle black color as light moves across the undulating grains of the wood.