{"product_id":"p6877","title":"Bizen ware rimmed flower-shaped plate","description":"This Bizen Rinka (petaled) plate was crafted by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Mr. Nakahara is based in Osaka and primarily uses an electric kiln, this piece was fired in his mentor Mr. Kawabata’s wood-fired kiln in Imbe, as he transported the pieces from Osaka to ensure this was a purely authentic Bizen-yaki work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to the work of Mr. Nakahara, who receives commissions for vessels from various high-end ryotei and restaurants, this piece possesses a sophisticated atmosphere and a color palette that brings out the best in the Bizen clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant \"nuke\" (fire-marked highlights) at the center of the piece is beautiful on its own, but it also accentuates the colors of the food served, completing the dining table as a single work of art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting Mr. Nakahara's recent interest in crafting decorative objects, the Rinka design with its hint of ethnic flair is truly wonderful.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo prepare this piece for use, we recommend soaking it in water for about 10 minutes beforehand; this makes the colors more vivid and helps prevent stains and odors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have additional stock of pieces with the same shape and firing as the one shown, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a set.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 19.6cm x 19.5cm x Height 2.1cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Advanced Course of the Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFollowing this, he 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 later joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2010, he built his own kiln in Osaka 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":46618068549729,"sku":"6877","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6877.jpg?v=1790231957","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6877","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}