{"product_id":"p8153","title":"Bizen Gold-Painted Elephant Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen gold-decorated elephant 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 his previous sake cups, which featured various animal carvings on the surface,\u003cbr\u003e\nthe cup itself is shaped into a dynamic elephant face, making it an incredibly striking piece.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe exquisite craftsmanship is truly characteristic of Mr. Nakahara, who is currently immersed in creating detailed works,\u003cbr\u003e\nand the finely crafted tusks, fur, and trunk look as if they have leaped straight out of an ancient painting.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite its thick walls, 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-fired effect on the lower part, similar to the Sonom series.\n\nComes with a wooden box; it will be shipped at a later date (we apologize, but please allow some time before shipping).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.7cm x 6.0cm x Height 7.7cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Graduate School of Nara College of Art 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\nThat same year, he studied under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined Kanashige Toen.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 2010, he established his own 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 public exhibitions across the country.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Association of Craftsmen.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49438053335137,"sku":"8153","price":24200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8153.jpg?v=1792532734","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p8153","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}