Bizen Phoenix Guinomi

This is a new Bizen Phoenix sake cup by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create crafts that suit contemporary life. It is a highly unique piece typical of Nakahara-sensei, who says his creative speed cannot keep up with his ideas. The foot of the sake cup itself is shaped into the head of a phoenix, with the crest and large decorative feathers serving as the contact points with the surface. The body of the cup also features engraved feather motifs, showcasing the meticulous, flawless craftsmanship characteristic of Nakahara-sensei. The entire piece is finished in a warm-toned *hidasuki* (fire-cord) pattern, effectively representing the flames enveloping the phoenix. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.0cm × 6.4cm × Height 7.7cm Koji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978. He graduated from the Advanced Course at the Nara College of Arts in 2000 and the Bizen Ceramic Art Center in 2001. That same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various public exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.