{"product_id":"p6093","title":"Bizen Clay Soso Gold-Accented Sake Cup","description":"This is a *susogo kinsai* (gradated gold-decorated) 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 cup was exhibited at his solo exhibition held at Okayama Tenmaya in August 2020.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFor this collection, he has furthered his research into electric kiln-fired *kinsai hidaski* (gold-decorated fire-cord), succeeding in manifesting a unique gold decoration that resembles a tiger-stripe pattern.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn this work, he challenged himself to create a *kinsai hidaski* piece using a base of newly blended mountain clay, 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 has reinforced the structure by coating the lower section with a different type of clay, resulting in a work that is assembled like a puzzle, despite its simple silhouette.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe multifaceted form created using a plaster mold pairs well with the gold decoration, pursuing the beauty of the three-dimensional silhouette while allowing the gold to change appearance as it reflects light.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tiger-striped gold decoration takes on a copper hue at the outer edges, with an added blue-silver tone on the interior, evoking the appearance of shimmering, rising flames that one could gaze at forever.\n\nSigned wooden box (*tomobako* with *shihosan* lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 6.9cm x 6.8cm 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 Ceramics Center in Bizen City.\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 actively exhibited his work at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618030243937,"sku":"6093","price":12100.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6093.jpg?v=1790231276","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6093","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}