{"product_id":"p6009","title":"Bizen-ware foot-shaded gold-decorated sake bottle","description":"This new *Susogo* (gradated) gold-painted sake bottle is the work of Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and strives to create crafts that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was exhibited at his solo exhibition held at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this piece, he furthered his research into gold-painted *hidaski* (fire-marked) pottery using an electric kiln, succeeding in producing a striking gold finish that looks just like real metal.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhat draws the eye first and foremost is the incredibly radiant clay surface; building on his previous platinum and gold-toned works, he has modified the clay and firing process to produce a rose gold color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs the title *Susogo* (a dyeing term for a gradated hem) implies, the carbonized gray surface transitions sharply into rose gold, creating a mysterious hue that appears as if a metallic surface had been polished after being fired.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe polyhedral form created using a plaster mold complements the rose gold surface perfectly; while allowing the viewer to enjoy the delicate variations in the gold as it catches the light, the piece also pursues the beauty of its silhouette as a three-dimensional object.\n\nSigned wooden box included (with locking lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nRim 3.9cm × Body diameter 8.3cm × Body diameter 8.2cm × Height 15.6cm; Capacity approx. 260cc\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Nara College of Arts' advanced course in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Rito-en pottery studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka City and went independent in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618023034977,"sku":"6009","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6009.jpg?v=1790231212","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6009","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}