Shou Sugi Ban Abstract Wood Object, 1970s Japan

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Modernist sculptural object carved from pine wood, finished in Japan's traditional shou sugi ban (yakisugi in Japan), a centuries-old Japanese … Read more Modernist sculptural object carved from pine wood, finished in Japan's traditional shou sugi ban (yakisugi in Japan), a centuries-old Japanese wood-preserving technique. It involves charring the surface of wood planks, cooling them, brushing off the loose soot, and sealing them with natural oils.

The sculpture is finished on all sides and includes two C-shaped cutouts, allowing the piece to be positioned in various orientations to catch the light beautifully. Unsigned. See less