{"product_id":"p6430","title":"Kiln-transmutation gold-glazed teapot","description":"This is a new kiln-transformation gold-decorated houhin (tea pot) by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece is packed with the inventive spirit characteristic of Koji Nakahara, who often remarks that his pace of production cannot keep up with his ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting the passion he currently pours into intricate craftsmanship,\u003cbr\u003e\nMr. Nakahara has followed the traditional styles cultivated by master craftsmen of the past.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lid features a highly voluminous dragon knob,\u003cbr\u003e\ndepicting a magnificent dragon poised for flight while clutching a precious jewel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body of the houhin showcases exquisite hand-molding that evokes the works of legendary masters of old,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating a lightweight and easy-to-use form that contrasts with the substantial lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRenaming his technique from \"Susogo (gradient) gold decoration\"—borrowed from dyeing terminology—to \"kiln-transformation gold decoration,\" he has created a lovely two-tone aesthetic featuring a perilla-leaf-colored surface that shines as if coated in platinum, contrasted with a deep, carbonized gray.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship.)\u003cbr\u003e\n11.4cm diameter (including spout) x 9.0cm diameter x 9.6cm height (including lid)\u003cbr\u003e\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka and became independent in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618052100193,"sku":"6430","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6430.jpg?v=1790231528","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6430","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}