Nerikomi Sake Cup

This is a new *nerikomi* (marbled clay) sake cup by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life. The cup features a marble-like surface, achieved by mixing and high-firing several types of clay. Ash glaze is poured only into the interior, which transforms the marbled pattern and enhances both water resistance and texture. The base remains unmarbled, as the artist creates the body's marbled pattern by first laying down a base of prepared clay and then stacking and kneading non-marbled clay on top. Each swirl of the earth reveals a meaningful movement, and combined with the meticulous craftsmanship, this creates a work that is both simple and profound. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipping).
Diameter 6.7cm x Diameter 6.6cm x Height 4.9cm Koji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Advanced Course at Nara College of Arts in 2000 and from the Bizen Ceramic Center in 2001. That same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined Kaneshige Toshitoen in 2007. 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.