Oribe rough-clay small bowl

This is a rough Oribe clay small bowl by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life. It is an Oribe-Bizen piece designed to capture both the stain resistance and ease of use provided by Oribe glazing, and the way the Bizen clay matures and changes with use. This particular work is based in rough clay coated with Oribe glaze; while the rough clay influences the glaze texture to create an overall subdued and weathered hue, the Oribe glaze effectively coats the texture of the rough clay, which can be a matter of personal preference. True to Nakahara-sensei's reputation for receiving commissioned work from numerous high-end restaurants and dining establishments—a benefit of being based in Osaka—the design is meticulously crafted down to the smallest detail. Paper box
Diameter 13.8cm x 13.8cm x Height 5.3cm 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 studying under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen pottery. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work in the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various other public exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.