{"product_id":"p6004","title":"Bizen pottery sake cup with susogon (gradated) gold decoration","description":"This is a new gold-painted sake cup by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work exhibited at his solo exhibition held at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this collection, he further advanced his research into electric kiln-fired \"gold-painted hidaski\" (red-cord pattern) to successfully develop a unique gold aesthetic reminiscent of a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece uses a newly blended mountain clay as its base for the gold-painted hidaski technique, with the tiger-stripe effect achieved by utilizing natural clay-blending techniques to create variations in the earth's composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause this clay composition is delicate and prone to crumbling or cracking, he coated the base with a different type of clay to give it structural integrity. Despite its simple silhouette, the piece is constructed like a puzzle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe polyhedral form created using a plaster mold pairs well with the gold paint; it reflects light to add dimension to the finish, while pursuing the beauty of the object's silhouette as a three-dimensional form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tiger-stripe gold finish takes on a copper hue at the edges, while the interior is accented with a bluish-silver, creating a mesmerizing effect like flickering, rising flames that one could gaze at forever.\n\nIncludes signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.1cm x 6.7cm x Height 6.4cm\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, in 2001, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka City and became independent in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has been actively exhibiting his work 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":46618702676065,"sku":"6004","price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6004.jpg?v=1790240780","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6004","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}