{"product_id":"p6874","title":"Gradated Gold-Leaf Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This gold-decorated cup and saucer is by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work was exhibited at his solo exhibition held at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this collection, he has furthered his research into gold-decorated hidaski (fire-marked) ware using an electric kiln, successfully creating a unique gold decoration that resembles a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this piece, he experimented with creating gold-decorated hidaski ware based on a newly blended mountain clay, using a natural \"neri-komi\" (kneading) technique to vary the clay composition to complete the tiger-stripe effect.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince the clay composition alone would be too weak—risking the piece crumbling or cracking—he coated the base with a different type of clay to give it structural integrity. Despite its simple silhouette, the piece is assembled like a puzzle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth the cup and saucer feature a beautiful pink-gold decoration, but because the base is earthenware, the effect is exquisite and not overly flashy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth the cup and saucer are quite large, and the saucer could also be used interestingly on its own as a small plate or serving dish.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 12.0cm x 9.0cm x Height 9.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 18.2cm x 12.5cm x Height 2.5cm\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\nSubsequently, in 2001, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen pottery.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka City in 2010 and became an independent artist.\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":46618319257697,"sku":"6874","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6874.jpg?v=1790234992","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6874","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}