{"product_id":"p7679","title":"Bizen Ware Taiyaki Plate","description":"This new Bizen Taiyaki (fish-shaped pancake) plate is by Koji Nakahara, a student of Fumio Kawabata, who strives to create work suited to modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Nakahara's style—where his production speed can hardly keep up with his surging ideas—this is a highly unique small plate crafted specifically to hold exactly one \"Taiyaki.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intricately carved design of the Taiyaki is reminiscent of an actual Taiyaki mold, looking so realistic that if you were to pour batter into it, you could bake a real fish-shaped pancake right there.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean and simple *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings are elegant without being flashy, and the soft, scarlet coloration complements the Taiyaki design perfectly.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo increase stability, a small leg is attached to the underside of the tail, showcasing the high level of technical skill Nakahara has cultivated through years of tableware production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have stock of pieces made in 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 included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 17.3cm (from mouth to tail tip) x 12.0cm (from dorsal fin tip to pectoral fin tip) x 2.3cm height\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2000, he graduated from the advanced course at the Nara College of Arts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFollowing this, 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 established his own kiln in Osaka 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":46618204078177,"sku":"7679","price":4400.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7679.jpg?v=1790233090","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7679","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}