Totai Chuki

This is a new ceramic-bodied teapot in ancient vermilion by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life. It is a piece of "totai shikki" (lacquerware with a ceramic base), and its primitive vermilion surface is exceptionally stylish. By applying the "byakudan-nuri" (sandalwood lacquer) technique, gold designs resembling "makie" have been painted on the interior and exterior, evoking an intriguing, powerful, and divine atmosphere reminiscent of ancient ritual vessels. True to Mr. Nakahara's pursuit of the possibilities of ceramics, this masterpiece incorporates the beautiful hues of red lacquer while retaining the unique texture and functionality of the ceramic base. Paper box
Diameter 12.3cm × Diameter 10.2cm × Height 9.7cm 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. In the same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Toh-en. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various other public exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kogei Association.