Message from Yasuyoshi Matsumoto sensei This piece evokes the mysterious sense of distance one feels at the water’s edge—a connection to everything, yet also a boundary. The red patterns of copper are created by firing polished metal at extremely high temperatures, just before it begins to melt. While the surface usually appears mostly black, I challenged myself to adjust the temperature and timing so that the red tones emerge more fully across the entire piece.

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2023
Artwork Dimensions
W11.5 cm × D11 cm × H27.5 cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
Copper and silver (with a trace amount of gold)
Technique
Casting in metal (sand mold casting, "nukayaki" finish, patina)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Avaialble
Storage/Exhibition Location
ARTerrace
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work).

しゅどうかき「みぎわ」

朱銅花器「汀」| Copper Flower Vase "Shore"

Yasuyoshi Matsumoto

Member of Japan Kōgei Association

MetalNewPrimary sale

Bid/purchase currency: Japanese yen

Price (including tax)

1,001,000

Artwork Information

Management Information

Year of Production
2023
Artwork Dimensions
W11.5 cm × D11 cm × H27.5 cm
Shared Box
Yes
Material
Copper and silver (with a trace amount of gold)
Technique
Casting in metal (sand mold casting, "nukayaki" finish, patina)
Artwork Condition
New, unused
Format
Actual artwork available (with certificate)
Authenticity Determination Data
Avaialble
Storage/Exhibition Location
ARTerrace
Seller
ARTerrace
Scheduled Shipping Date, etc.
Approximately 1 month (Please note that delivery may vary depending on the artist’s confirmation of the work).

Artist Profile

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Yasuyoshi Matsumoto

Japan Kōgei Association

Metal

2015
Received the New Artist Award at the 44th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2016
Received the MEXT Award at the 45th Metalwork Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2021
Received the Incentive Award at the 61st East Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2023
Received the Incentive Award at the 70th Japan Traditional Kōgei Exhibition
2023
Received the 1st Japan Kōgei Association Members Award, Asuka Cruise Award

Since my great-grandfather's generation (Meiji era), we have been engaged in chūkin (casting) in Tokyo, and I am the fourth generation.
I produce the artworks in cast metal and coloring based on traditional techniques, and I do all processes by myself, from making the original shape to melting, polishing, firing, and boiling the metal.

The distinctive feature of Tokyo's chūkin is the uncompromising handwork that goes into every detail.

Many people tend to view handcrafted kōgei, especially metalwork, as something special, and may take rigid stance toword them, but I would appreciate it if you could enjoy appreciating them without this kind of hesitation.
If you are at all interested in metalwork, we hope you will enjoy them by researching the materials and techniques being used to make them, and discovering and learning about them.