Orihi Cup＆Saucer

These new Oribe-hidaski cup and saucer sets are created by Koji Nakahara, a protégé of Fumio Kawabata, with the goal of crafting pieces that suit modern life. The pieces combine the practicality and stain resistance of Oribe glazing with the unique character and evolving patina of Bizen clay. While the inner surface preserves the natural beauty of the Bizen clay, the outer surface is finished with a refreshing Oribe glaze, perfect for a cooling effect during the hot summer months, further enhancing the vessel's overall quality. A subtle hidaski (fire cord) pattern is featured in the center of the cup, allowing the user to enjoy the shifting hues of the glaze and the way the hidaski pattern itself "matures" over time. The handle reflects Mr. Nakahara’s meticulous attention to detail, carefully thinned to the limit for comfortable handling while maintaining its sturdy construction. Paper box
Cup: 11.4cm × 8.6cm diameter, 6.7cm height
Saucer: 13.8cm × 13.7cm diameter, 2.6cm height 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 joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.