{"product_id":"p7669","title":"Armed Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen \"armor cup\" by Koji Nakahara, a student of Fumio Kawabata, who aims to create works 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 unique tea cup featuring the motif of a *sendan-ita* (a protective chest plate from traditional *o-yoroi* armor), embodying Mr. Nakahara’s unconventional style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"weaving\" is so intricate that it looks as if it could be unfolded and worn as actual armor; he has successfully translated its original protective function against enemy arrows into a piece of tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy overlaying the texture of a *sendan-ita* onto a tea cup—an object that naturally exists in everyday life—he transforms the inherent sense of incongruity into a powerful presence born of meticulous craftsmanship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the firing is a quiet, non-aggressive process centered on *sangiri* (reduction firing), the metallic hues within the clay and the cloud-like *sangiri* patterns pair beautifully with the woven design, accentuating the fine carvings without obscuring them.\n\nNo box included (*a paulownia wood box can be crafted separately).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm × 6.9cm × Height 9.4cm\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 his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and later joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in Osaka in 2010 to become an independent artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has been actively exhibiting 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":46618203750497,"sku":"7669","price":9900.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7669.jpg?v=1790233075","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7669","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}