Oribe coarse clay small bowl

This Oribe rough-clay small bowl is the work of Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit modern life. This Oribe-Bizen piece is designed to leverage both the stain resistance and usability of Oribe glazing, and the character development and changes that occur with use thanks to the Bizen clay. In particular, this piece is made with a rough-clay base coated in Oribe glaze; while the rough clay influences the glaze tone to create an overall rustic, weathered color, the Oribe glaze effectively coats the texture of the rough clay, which can otherwise be a matter of personal preference. Taking advantage of his location in Osaka, Mr. Nakahara receives custom orders from many fine restaurants and eateries, and this piece is charming for the meticulous attention to detail typical of his work. Paper box
Diameter 14.3cm x 13.1cm x Height 5.5cm 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 Pottery Center in 2001. That same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln in 2007. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various other open exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.