URUSHI MUTO Lacquer Shot Glass TsuTsuMu - Wairo / 漆武藤 漆グラス SG0018H the depths of the ocean

the depths of the ocean

this piece shows two complementary faces of the same bowl: a natural kiln-shift that graduates from deep charcoal to warm persimmon red

it carries a timeless significance

5 cm diameter (top)

The result is a craft unlike any other — a union of opposites

URUSHI MUTO Lacquer Shot Glass TsuTsuMu - Wairo / 漆武藤 漆グラス SG0018H the depths of the oceanFor more than 9,000 years, urushi (Japanese lacquer) has been an essential part of Japanese life, admired for its durability, natural beauty, and protective qualities. Traditionally used to coat wood, metal, or ceramics, it has preserved sacred objects and everyday vessels alike, its deep black gloss and soft, organic warmth symbolising both strength and refinement. This timeless material forms the foundation of the innovative series TsuTsuMu ( to