Large White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl (OUT OF STOCK)

Description

I am a Large White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl. The depth of my soul may be a vast empty space, but what makes me complete is what you decide to do with me.

Curator’s Notes

“The ideal ratio for tableware is probably somewhere along the lines of half vessel and half food. Instead of filling it with just your own thoughts, you leave half for someone else. The existence of white space allows others to add new thoughts, so you must hold yourself back and avoid creating too much”. – Ryuji Mitani

We often think of this quote by Mitani-san from his latest concept book when looking at his larger vessels that can easily read as ‘sculptural art’. It reminds us that the possibilities for their function in daily life is as deep and limitless as our imaginations. A large carved wood bowl is ideal for a mountain of greens but it’s really this bowl’s earthy-toned urushi lacquer that gives it the perfect neutral backdrop for serving virtually any food.

Large White Urushi Walnut Carved Bowl was curated by Stevenson Aung

Designer/Maker

Maker: Ryuji Mitani

Designer: Ryuji Mitani

Specifications

Dimensions: 13.4” (w) x 13.6” (l) x 3.3″ (h) or 340mm (w) x 345mm (l) x 85m (h)

Weight: 1.3 lb or 0.6 kg

Materials: Japanese walnut wood, Food-safe lacquer

Details

• Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
• Soft bevelled edges
• Features Ryuji Mitani’s signature on the bottom of the bowl
• Do not soak urushi lacquered pieces in water for prolonged periods
• Wash with a soft sponge and mild dish soap. Rinse with warm water
• Wipe with a cloth and dry well
• Each piece is unique and will have variations
• Urushi lacquer will patina and change in texture and color with time and use