{"product_id":"p7273","title":"Bizen Clay Nerikomi Sake Cup: Twilight Drop","description":"This is \"Twilight Drop,\" a Bizen *nerikomi* (marbled clay) sake cup by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in 2019 and has been kept in our collection.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a type of *nerikomi* Bizen ware created by mixing and firing ten different types of clay, and it features a unique, marble-like texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe artist carefully pounded the clay—using *ta-tsuchi* (paddy soil) as the base—to fill any gaps, resulting in complex patterns, unprecedented colors, and a soft, gentle texture that makes you want to pick it up and use it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis work is from the \"Twilight Drop\" series, which combines the *nerikomi* technique with gold and silver overglaze painting, creating an intriguing contrast between the complex structure of the marbled clay and the monochromatic, matte metallic finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt was fired after applying feldspar glaze and then accented with gold and silver painting, a sophisticated touch typical of Nakahara-sensei’s imaginative style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe gold and silver hues shimmer within the sake, creating a fantastic reflection.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm × Diameter 7.9cm × Height 3.4cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the advanced program at Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe then 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 in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Rito-en pottery studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 2010 after building his own kiln in Osaka.\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 full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618110591073,"sku":"7273","price":10450.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7273.jpg?v=1790232460","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7273","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}