{"product_id":"p7710","title":"Bizen Rinka-zara (scalloped Bizen ware plate)","description":"This Bizen rinka (petaled) plate was created by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and strives to craft pieces suited to modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in the kiln of his mentor, Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to the work of Nakahara-sensei, who receives commissions from many high-end ryotei and restaurant chefs, this piece possesses a sophisticated atmosphere and the distinct, material-enhancing hues characteristic of Bizen ware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe vibrant \"nuke\" (clear glaze effect) in the center of the piece is beautiful on its own, but it also brilliantly accentuates the colors of any food served upon it, turning the dining table into a complete work of art.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn keeping with Nakahara-sensei’s recent passion for detailed craftwork, the rinka design, which carries a subtle ethnic flair, is truly exquisite.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBy soaking this piece in water for about 10 minutes before use, the colors will become more vivid while also preventing stains and odors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have additional inventory of pieces with the same shape and firing as the one shown here, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a set.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 19.6cm x 19.4cm x Height 2.3cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFollowing this, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the 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 City and became independent in 2010.\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":46618205487201,"sku":"7710","price":8800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7710.jpg?v=1790233139","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7710","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}