{"product_id":"p8125","title":"White Bizen Lion-Finial Teapot","description":"This is a new white Bizen ho-hin (teapot without a handle) featuring intertwined lions, created by Koji Nakahara, a student of Fumio Kawabata, who strives to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe ho-hin is packed with the unique ideas characteristic of Nakahara-sensei, who says that his production speed cannot keep up with his bubbling ideas.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a ho-hin created using the now-lost techniques of Shizutani ware, utilizing clay mixed with Mitsuishi pyrophyllite and a transparent glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Nakahara-sensei, who is currently pouring his passion into crafting intricate pieces, the work follows the traditional styles cultivated by master craftsmen of the past while fully displaying his own signature humorous style.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Nakahara-sensei is known for many unique and adorable crafts, this work returns to the traditional lion motif, with the dynamic feel of the intertwined lions being magnificent.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe transparent glaze, which reflects light faintly, perfectly accentuates the white of the Mitsuishi pyrophyllite, highlighting the meticulous craftsmanship while also ensuring that the piece's changes through use can be fully enjoyed.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough ho-hin tend to be heavy due to the ornaments placed on the lid, the amount of clay and the size have been adjusted to ensure a comfortable weight in the hand.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 11.3cm (including spout) x Diameter 8.5cm x Height 9.6cm (including lid)\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 Ceramic Center in Bizen City.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined Kaneshige Ritoen in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka City and became independent in 2010.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nSince then, he has actively exhibited at the Japan Traditional Kogei Exhibition and various public exhibitions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe moved to Bizen City in 2023.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe is currently a full member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618247626849,"sku":"8125","price":69300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8125.jpg?v=1790233802","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8125","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}