{"product_id":"p6020","title":"Gradated Gold-Leaf Cup \u0026 Saucer","description":"This is a new gold-painted cup and saucer by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create work that suits modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a latest work that was exhibited at his solo exhibition at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis time, he has further advanced his research into electric kiln-fired gold-painted hidaski (fire-cord) techniques, successfully developing a unique gold sheen that resembles a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this piece, he challenged himself to create a gold-painted hidaski work using a newly blended mountain clay base, completing the tiger-stripe pattern by using a natural kneading technique to create variations in the soil composition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile the clay composition alone would be too weak—leading the piece to crumble or crack—he coated the lower body 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\nBoth the cup and saucer exhibit a beautiful pink-gold sheen, but because the base is earthenware, the effect is exquisite rather than overly flashy.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBoth the cup and saucer are quite large; the saucer would also be interesting to use on its own as a small plate or serving dish.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nCup: Diameter 12.1cm × 8.9cm × Height 9.2cm\u003cbr\u003e\nSaucer: Diameter 18.2cm × 9.5cm × Height 2.3cm\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\nFollowing that, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he studied under Fumio Kawabata, and in 2007, he joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in Osaka City and became independent in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has actively exhibited 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 Kogei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618319028321,"sku":"6020","price":19800.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6020.jpg?v=1790234982","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6020","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}