Orihi Glass

This is an Oribe-Hidasuki glass by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create work that suits modern life. This piece combines the Oribe glaze, which makes the glass stain-resistant and easy to use, with Bizen clay, which allows for changes in flavor and appearance through use. By reinforcing the outer rim with Oribe glaze while retaining the evolving beauty and comfortable feel of the Bizen clay, the artist has enhanced its perfection as tableware. The center section is designed to expose the Bizen clay, making excellent use of the intriguing nature of Bizen clay and the raw texture of unglazed fired stoneware. The design is very stylish, combining a sculptural form that highlights surfaces through a cutting-style aesthetic with the characteristic contrast of emerald green Oribe and scarlet Hidasuki typical of Nakahara's work. Paper box
Diameter 7.7cm × 7.7cm × Height 8.5cm

A shipping fee of 500 yen applies. 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 Pottery Center in 2001. That same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007. Since then, he has actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various other juried exhibitions. He is currently an associate member of the Japan Kōgei Association.