{"product_id":"p7651","title":"Bizen Ware Ino-hakkai Hōhin (Teapot)","description":"This is a new Bizen ware Zhu Bajie (Pigsy) hōhin (tea pot) by Koji Nakahara, an artist who trained under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit contemporary life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in the kiln of his mentor, Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReflecting Mr. Nakahara’s current passion for creating intricate craftwork, this piece follows the traditional style fostered by the great masters of the past while fully showcasing his signature humorous artistic flair.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe lid features a charming finial in the shape of Zhu Bajie, and it is a delight just to look at the character looking full and satisfied.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe main body of the hōhin demonstrates exquisite hand-molding that is reminiscent of the works of past masters, and it is finished to be light and easy to use, balancing the voluminous lid.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nOverall, it is a slightly small, single-serving hōhin, allowing you to enjoy delicious sencha tea slowly in the company of the adorable Zhu Bajie.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that it will take some time until shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including spout 10.7cm × Diameter 8.5cm × Height including lid 9.5cm\n\nKoji Nakahara was born in Osaka Prefecture in 1978.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe graduated from the 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\nIn the 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 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 relocated to Bizen City in 2023.\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":46618203160673,"sku":"7651","price":44000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7651.jpg?v=1790233046","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7651","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}