Jihei Murase Japanese, 1957
Keyaki Tea Caddy, 2017
Lacquer
H3 1/4 x W2 3/4 in,
H8 x W7 1/2 cm
H8 x W7 1/2 cm
C19960
Here we see rich brown, semi-glossy wood. 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. Murase carefully carves the wood to make it look like a natural grain.