Jihei Murase Japanese, b. 1957
Silver Hatchet-Shaved Flower Vase, 2022
Lacquer
4 3/4 x 4 3/8 x 8 5/8 in
12 x 11 x 22 cm
12 x 11 x 22 cm
C25069
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.