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No. 8143
Bizen Nerikomi Cup
¥17,600
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Description
Koji Nakahara studied under Fumio Kawabata and strives to create works that complement contemporary lifestyles. This is a newly fired Bizen Nerikomi Cup by the artist.
The cup is distinguished by its marble-like clay surface, created by blending more than ten different types of rice-field clay and firing them together.
When clay of differing compositions is formed without being completely homogenized, cracks and other structural problems can easily occur. By repeatedly beating and compressing the clay as he builds up the form, however, Nakahara is able to create a beautifully shaped and well-balanced cup.
Because the vessel is formed by building up layers of clay rather than relying solely on the potter’s wheel, it is possible to create more complex designs that would be difficult to achieve through wheel throwing alone. In this piece, the center of the body has an accordion-like structure that almost looks as though it might expand if pulled.
The exterior is almost entirely covered with Hidasuki, while the Kigoma around the rim provides a perfectly judged accent. The clay surface, design, texture, and firing all come together at a remarkably high level, resulting in a beautifully accomplished cup.
He was born in Osaka prefecture in 1978.
He became a disciple of Fumio Kawabata since 2001.
The cup is distinguished by its marble-like clay surface, created by blending more than ten different types of rice-field clay and firing them together.
When clay of differing compositions is formed without being completely homogenized, cracks and other structural problems can easily occur. By repeatedly beating and compressing the clay as he builds up the form, however, Nakahara is able to create a beautifully shaped and well-balanced cup.
Because the vessel is formed by building up layers of clay rather than relying solely on the potter’s wheel, it is possible to create more complex designs that would be difficult to achieve through wheel throwing alone. In this piece, the center of the body has an accordion-like structure that almost looks as though it might expand if pulled.
The exterior is almost entirely covered with Hidasuki, while the Kigoma around the rim provides a perfectly judged accent. The clay surface, design, texture, and firing all come together at a remarkably high level, resulting in a beautifully accomplished cup.
He was born in Osaka prefecture in 1978.
He became a disciple of Fumio Kawabata since 2001.
Details
- Pottery Type
- Tea cup / Beer mug
- Dimensions
- W8.3cm×D7.8cm×H8.7cm
About the Artist
He was born in Osaka prefecture in 1978.
He became a disciple of Fumio Kawabata since 2001.
He became a disciple of Fumio Kawabata since 2001.