{"product_id":"p6772","title":"Sumigono Gold-Leaf Teacup","description":"This is a *susogo-kinsai* (gradated gold leaf) teacup by Koji Nakahara, a student of Fumio Kawabata, who aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is covered in a beautiful gold decoration called *susogo-kinsai*,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating an exquisite color scheme between the silvery shining surface and the areas that have turned a deep black.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, in the center of the work, there is a mysterious circular gold pattern that looks almost like a fingerprint,\u003cbr\u003e\nadding a sense of mystery to the work like a unique, glowing golden symbol.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe indentations across the entire surface, reminiscent of the dimples on a golf ball, are intriguing; while the piece carries an exotic atmosphere like an ancient ritual vessel,\u003cbr\u003e\nthey also combine with the rough texture of the *susogo-kinsai* to make it very easy to hold.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm x 7.9cm x Height 7.0cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the Nara College of Arts' advanced course 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 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 other 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":46618724368481,"sku":"6772","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6772.jpg?v=1790241385","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6772","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}