Bizen Nerikomi Sake Cup, White

This is a new Bizen "nerikomi" (marbled clay) sake cup in white by Koji Nakahara, a student of Fumio Kawabata, who aims to create works that suit contemporary life. The cup features a marble-like surface, created by blending and firing 10 different types of clay. To allow the user to fully appreciate this unique texture, the finish is kept simple with only a *hidasuki* (fire cord) pattern, resulting in a smooth and highly practical piece. Through repeated polishing with sandpaper, the work embodies a highly refined concept focused on showcasing the raw clay. Signed wooden box (double-slatted)
Diameter 7.4cm x Diameter 7.3cm x Height 5.9cm Koji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Advanced Course at Nara College of Arts in 2000 and the Bizen Ceramic Center in 2001. That same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various other juried exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.