Birmingham Museum of Art has acquired Jihei Murase's Pumpkin-Shaped Cold Water Container Mizusashi.
Jihei Murase is a third generation lacquer master based in Tokyo, Japan. His refined technique perfectly accentuates the natural splendor of the highly prized zelkova elm, which he polishes with innumerable layers of urushi lacquer.
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September 26, 2023
