{"product_id":"p6830","title":"Bizen Ware Maneki-neko Teapot","description":"This is a new Bizen pottery *hōhin* (teapot) with a beckoning cat design, freshly removed from the kiln by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is the latest work, just fired at the end of 2022.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a *hōhin* packed with the creative ideas characteristic of Koji Nakahara, who says that his production speed cannot keep up with his overflowing inspiration.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs expected of an artist currently pouring his passion into ceramic craftwork, this piece follows the traditional style fostered by the great masters of the past while fully showcasing Nakahara’s own humorous touch.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lid is adorned with a voluminous beckoning cat finial, and the charm of the piece lies in the abundance of accessories like the coin and fish, as well as the plump cat itself with its somewhat dazed expression.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe body of the *hōhin* displays superb hand-molding reminiscent of the works of past masters, and it is crafted to be light and easy to use, providing a balance to the voluminous lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile production takes place at his own studio in Osaka, the firing is done in the anagama kiln of his mentor, Fumio Kawabata.\n\nOriginal wooden box included (Shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including spout 11.6cm × Diameter 9.9cm × Height including lid 10.5cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the advanced program at Nara College of Arts in 2000.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSubsequently, he graduated from the Bizen Pottery Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThat same year, he began studying under Fumio Kawabata and joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007.\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 at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition and various public competitions.\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":46618065862753,"sku":"6830","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6830.jpg?v=1790231894","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6830","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}