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Large Cup by Yoshimi Tokuda
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HS Code: 6914.90
Diameter: 8.5 cm
Height: 7.5 cm
About the works
The artist actively adopts the almost obsolete technique of urushimaki, and creates works while exploring the unique, deep, and delicate colors that can only be produced by this technique. The lacquer is loosened with turpentine oil and applied to the work. The unique colors and textures are obtained by baking the half-dried lacquer with powdered paint. The unique tone, which is vivid but also has a nuance as if time has passed, speaks to the viewer in a unique way when placed on a table or a shelf.
Yoshimi Tokuda
Born in Nagoya. Studied painting at Musashino Art University in Tokyo. Worked in media and advertising production in Tokyo, but became deeply attracted to ceramics around 1990 and studied again at Tajimi Technical College. Upon graduation, she established STUDIO TOKUDA, which was selected for the Mino Ceramics Eternal Preservation in 2016.
Large Cup – 徳田吉美 (Yoshimi Tokuda)
Exquisitely crafted using the traditional urushimaki technique, this large cup by 徳田吉美 embodies a profound sense of texture and history. By masterfully baking lacquer mixed with turpentine and fine powdered pigment, the artist creates a finish that is simultaneously vibrant and weathered—evoking a "nuance of passed time" that brings an artistic, contemplative atmosphere to your home.
Artistic Details
- Urushimaki Technique: An rare, near-obsolete method that utilizes lacquer and heat to achieve depth, complexity, and delicate colors impossible to replicate with modern glazing.
- A Nuanced Palette: The cup’s finish acts as a bridge between the vivid and the antique, speaking to the viewer with a character that evolves in different light.
- Recognized Craftsmanship: Created at STUDIO TOKUDA, the artist’s work is highly acclaimed, notably selected for the Mino Ceramics Eternal Preservation in 2016.
Specifications
| Diameter | 8.5 cm |
|---|---|
| Height | 7.5 cm |
| Origin | Tajimi/Toki, Japan |
| Artist | 徳田吉美 (Yoshimi Tokuda) |
