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joshuarosewoodwork

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Koa Butsudan

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Koa Butsudan
Koa Butsudan Koa Butsudan

This piece is called a Butsudan, which literally means ‘Buddhist Altar’ and was commissioned in secret by a gentleman who wanted to surprise his wife on her birthday. Made in exceptional curly Koa book matched veneer, with the interior Tansu made from Cypress, iron work hand forged in Israel, complete with a secret drawer and hidden compartment.

21 Comments

Madts commented over 8 years ago

Very beautiful.

—Madts.

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Martin Sojka commented over 8 years ago

Welcome! It’s stunning.

Martin Sojka, Maker of Craftisian

Jack King commented over 8 years ago

Beautiful craftsmanship. An Heirloom for the generations.

Jack

a1jim commented over 8 years ago

Welcome to WWW
That’s one amazing Butsudan Joshua,very fine workmanship, and outstanding wood selection.

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CindyG commented over 8 years ago

What a stunning piece!

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Wolf (& Rabbit!) commented over 8 years ago

I have been mesmerized by this since you posted it. That wood! Absolutely beautiful, just, wow.

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Martin Sojka commented almost 5 years ago

This looks great on black :)

Martin Sojka, Maker of Craftisian

Tony_S commented almost 5 years ago

Outstanding!
Love the hardware also…perfect fit!

“If you don’t make mistakes, you’re not working on hard enough problems.”

Celticscroller commented over 4 years ago

This is a stunning piece! What a great gift!

Anna

Petey commented almost 2 years ago
Josh,

That is a work of art!  I love Koa you made it glow.  Well done


Petey

Eric - the "Loft" commented almost 2 years ago
That is one beautiful piece, from the book matched doors, to the interior. A piece of art. Well done.
 

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WildBrianWood commented almost 2 years ago
beauty, simplicity, objectified.

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Norman Pirollo commented almost 2 years ago
Very nice! Like the rich figure...

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Ross Leidy commented almost 2 years ago
Stunning koa.  Beautiful work.
Pottz commented almost 2 years ago
what more can i add, it's a stunning work of art.

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Steve Rasmussen commented almost 2 years ago
Wow! The combination of the koa and your skills is perfect!
Madburg commented 3 months ago
Missed this first time round. Exceptional piece. I have a very, very long article on making of one by the various specialist craft people, and in particular the finishing of it in traditional urushi - Skills that are dieing out.

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