{"product_id":"p8129","title":"Bizen-yaki Taiyaki Plate, Large","description":"This is a new large Bizen-ware Taiyaki plate by Koji Nakahara, an artist who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary 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 creative spirit, where his production speed can barely keep up with his overflowing ideas, this is a highly unique plate designed to perfectly hold exactly two \"taiyaki\" (fish-shaped cakes).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intricately carved taiyaki design is finished in a way that resembles a metal baking mold; it looks as if you could pour batter right in and bake a real taiyaki.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, simple *hidasuki* (fire-cord) marking is not overly flashy and conveys a sense of purity, harmonizing beautifully with the subtle *tobigoma* (scattered sesame ash) glaze effects around it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOn the reverse side, there is a small foot underneath 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 other pieces in stock that share the same form 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 22.5cm × 14.0cm × Height 2.9cm\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\nIn 2000, he graduated from the advanced program 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 in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen studio.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2010, he established his own kiln in Osaka City 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 competitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Kogei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618248609889,"sku":"8129","price":7700.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8129.jpg?v=1790233809","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8129","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}