Jihei Murase Japanese, 1957
Varnished Black Water Vessel, 2022
Lacquer
H6 1/4 x W8 3/4 x D2 3/8 in
H16 x W22.3 x D6 cm
H16 x W22.3 x D6 cm
C25048
Varnished with a black the urushi lacquer, Jihei Murase’s water jar is smoothly rounded and intended to resemble the moon. Within is a textured matte gray varnish which emulates the extraterrestrial landscape. Though the lacquer is pitch-black, Murase's subtle variations in form accentuate the old-growth elm.