{"product_id":"p8141","title":"Bizen Gold-Leaf Dragon Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen gold-decorated dragon sake cup by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create pieces that suit modern lifestyles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTaking it a step further than previous sake cups with dragon carvings on the surface,\u003cbr\u003e\nthe sake cup itself has become a coiled dragon, making it an incredibly powerful piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features the superb craftsmanship characteristic of Mr. Nakahara, who is currently immersed in creating decorative pieces,\u003cbr\u003e\nand the exquisite details of the scales, horns, and other features make it look as if it could come to life at any moment.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite its thickness, the overall feel and balance of the piece have been carefully adjusted,\u003cbr\u003e\nand although it has a bold form, it is not overly heavy and is finished so that it can be properly used as a sake cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece features the gold-decorated finish in an electric kiln for which Mr. Nakahara is known,\u003cbr\u003e\nwith a copper-like gold finish on the upper part and a matte black kiln-transformed finish on the lower part, similar to the Sonom series.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are traces of sticking on the lid from firing, but this does not affect its use.\n\nWooden box provided at a later date (we apologize, but it will take some time before shipping.)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.2cm x 8.5cm x Height 8.3cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Nara College of Art and Design in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter that, he graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the same year, he studied under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined Kanashige Toshio Touen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2010, he built a kiln in Osaka City and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Crafts Exhibition and various open exhibitions across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Crafts Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438052253793,"sku":"8141","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8141.jpg?v=1792532705","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8141","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}