Oribe ware spout-rimmed vessel

This is an Orihi (Oribe-Bizen) bird-beak pourer by Koji Nakahara, a creator who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to craft pieces that suit modern life. This work uses the "Orihi" technique, combining the stain resistance and usability of Oribe glazing with the character and evolving aesthetic of Bizen clay. Named "Toriguchi" (bird's beak), this piece features a bold design reminiscent of a bird's bill, offering both excellent pouring functionality and a curiously endearing quality, much like a bird perched in the hand. The same section is carved with a lattice pattern—resembling bird feathers—that appears to emerge from the Oribe glaze, showcasing Nakahara’s unique artistic sense. Paper box
Diameter 11.3cm × Diameter 9.7cm × Height 8.8cm Koji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Advanced Course at Nara College of Arts in 2000 and the Bizen Ceramic Center in 2001. That same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various other juried competitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.