{"product_id":"p7653","title":"Bizen Nerikomi Sake Cup","description":"This new Bizen nerikomi (kneaded clay) sake cup is the work of Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create pieces that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in the kiln of his mentor, Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a nerikomi sake cup by Nakahara, who has developed his own unique style while inheriting the natural nerikomi technique in which Fumio Kawabata excels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis time, a striking sangiri (ash-covered) pattern, reminiscent of Kawabata’s natural nerikomi sake cups, has emerged around the waist, perfectly matching the refined clay texture based in caramel brown.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe nerikomi pattern on the exterior features dramatic movements in the clay layers, resembling rising flames, while the interior displays a complex, marble-like nerikomi pattern created by the intertwining layers of clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the nerikomi technique makes the clay prone to melting, the cup was hand-coiled and meticulously adjusted as it was formed; despite its generous size, it feels light and is exceptionally comfortable in the hand.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.5cm × 6.5cm × Height 5.9cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he graduated from the advanced course at Nara College of Arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, in 2001, he graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2010, he built his own kiln in Osaka City and became independent.\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":46618203226209,"sku":"7653","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7653.jpg?v=1790233049","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7653","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}