Usuzumi Serving Bowl

Ryuji Mitani

• Introduction

  I am a Usuzumi Serving Bowl. A gentle shadow in a generous form. Pile me high and gather close.

   

• Curator's Notes 

  The Usuzumi Large Bowl is a rare variation within Ryuji Mitani’s body of work. While we often see his bowls in Hakuboku, White Urushi, or Noir, encountering a large form in Usuzumi feels almost otherworldly. The word usuzumi refers to a ghost-like charcoal tone, and here it takes on an especially striking presence in a wide, medium-deep silhouette.

  Made of chestnut, the wood’s active grain absorbs the lacquer in a unique way, resulting in a matte surface that feels different from Mitani’s glossier finishes. The bowl has drama to it. it is substantial in size, yet soft in mood and is as fitting for a generous mound of greens as it is for something as casual as chips shared among a few close friends. It is a piece that feels both rare and familiar.

   

  Usuzumi Serving Bowl was curated by Stevenson Aung

   

• Designer/Maker 

   

  Maker: Ryuji Mitani

   

  Designer: Ryuji Mitani

   

• Specifications

  Dimensions: 13.0" (w) x 13.0" (l) x 1.9" (h) or 330mm (w) x 330mm (l) x 48mm (h)

   

  Weight: Approximately 1.0 lb or 461 g

   

  Materials: Chestnut Wood, Food-safe Lacquer

   

• Details
  • Handcrafted in Matsumoto, Japan
    
  • Bottom-side of bowl is black
    
  • Lacquer finish accentuates the depth of the wood grain and the textured surface 
    
  • 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 before storing
    
  • Urushi lacquer will change with time developing a patina uniquely it's own
• Return Policy
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