Jihei Murase Japanese, b. 1957
Tame-nuri Tea Caddy, 2017
Lacquer
H3 3/4 x W2 3/4 x L2 1/4in, H9 1/10 x W6 9/10 x L57/10 cm
C17037
Here we see three natural dyed pigments of wood. The black and red/brownish wood highlights the yellow stripe in the middle. The overall organic shape appears to be a chopped piece of wood. The top and bottom fit perfectly as the suction of gravity gentle pull to meet in the middle.