Jihei Murase Japanese, b. 1957
Hatchet-Shaved Golden Tea Caddy, 2022
Lacquer
H3 3/8 x W2 7/8 in
H8.6 x W7.3 cm
H8.6 x W7.3 cm
C24999
Made from two pieces, a lid and body, the gold and black components of the caddy are sculpted on the turning lathe. Colored with vibrant lacquer, Jihei Murase's nakatsugi caddy elegantly combined the grain of the Japanese elm with carved decoration made from hand-forged wrought iron impliments.