{"product_id":"p6516","title":"Bizen square small bowl","description":"This is a Bizen square small bowl by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough Nakahara is based in Osaka and primarily works with an electric kiln, this piece was fired in a wood-fired kiln at his mentor Kawabata's studio in Imbe, as it was created as an authentic Bizen ware piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting his experience creating vessels for chefs at various high-end Japanese restaurants and eateries, this piece possesses a sophisticated atmosphere and hues that bring out the best of the Bizen clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean hidasuki (fire-cord) and goma (ash glaze) patterns are understated and refined, serving as an excellent supporting player that will enhance any dish served on it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Nakahara's recent interest in crafting intricate sculptural works, the openwork triangular windows, clearly made with great time and effort, are magnificent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have additional stock of pieces with the same design and firing method as the one shown here, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a set.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.5cm x 11.5cm x Height 3.9cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the advanced course at Nara College of Arts 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 his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen pottery in 2007.\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 Crafts Exhibition and various other 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":46618718568545,"sku":"6516","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6516.jpg?v=1790241192","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6516","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}