{"product_id":"p5996","title":"Gradated gold-leaf sake cup","description":"These are new gold-decorated sake cups by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThese latest works were exhibited at his solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis time, he has furthered his research into gold-decorated *hi-dasuki* (fire-cord) using an electric kiln, succeeding in creating a unique gold decoration that looks just like a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this series, he took on the challenge of creating gold-decorated *hi-dasuki* works using a newly blended mountain clay, perfecting the tiger-stripe pattern by using a natural kneading technique to create variations in the soil composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause the soil composition is quite loose on its own, it would normally fall apart or crack, but he has been able to build it into a three-dimensional form by coating the base with a different type of clay, resulting in a piece that is assembled like a puzzle, contrary to its simple silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe polyhedral form created with a plaster mold also pairs well with the gold decoration, pursuing the beauty of a three-dimensional silhouette while the light reflects off it to add nuance to the gold.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tiger-stripe gold decoration appears bronze on the outer edges, with a touch of blue-silver added to the inside, resembling flickering, rising flames that make you want to gaze at them forever.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow at a later date (please note that it will take some time before the item can be shipped).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.3cm x Height 6.8cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the advanced course at Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in Osaka in 2010 and became independent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has been actively exhibiting at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618021658721,"sku":"5996","price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5996.jpg?v=1790231199","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5996","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}