Oribe-glazed rice bowl

This Oribe glazed rice bowl is the work of Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit modern life. While learning the depth of Bizen pottery from Kawabata, Nakahara has created a rice bowl characteristic of his style, incorporating glazes to improve convenience. The interior retains the exposed Bizen clay, providing enjoyment through the *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings while also helping to regulate moisture. The rim is glazed with Oribe, which serves to both reinforce the edge and ensure a smooth feel against the lips, making the piece well-suited for use as a tea-soaked rice bowl or a wide bowl. Paper box
Diameter 13.0cm × 12.8cm × Height 6.2cm 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 Pottery 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 submitted works to the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various other open exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.