{"product_id":"p8127","title":"Bizen Ware Taiyaki Plate","description":"This is a new Bizen sea bream-shaped dish by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts 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\nReflecting Mr. Nakahara's philosophy that his production speed cannot keep up with his overflowing ideas, this is a highly unique small dish crafted to fit exactly one \"taiyaki\" (fish-shaped cake).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intricately carved design is reminiscent of an actual taiyaki mold, making it seem as if you could pour in batter and bake a real treat right in it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, simple *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings are not overly flashy and provide a sense of purity, harmonizing well with the fine *tobigoma* (splashed sesame glaze) around the edges.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the underside, a support leg is attached behind the tail fin to increase stability, a testament to the high level of technical skill Mr. Nakahara has cultivated through years of tableware production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have stock of pieces with the same form 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 17.2cm × 11.3cm × Height 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Advanced Course at Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, in 2001, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen pottery in 2007.\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 Crafts 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":46618248118369,"sku":"8127","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8127.jpg?v=1790233806","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8127","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}