{"product_id":"p8138","title":"Bizen Ware Taiyaki Plate","description":"This is a new Bizen sea bream-shaped plate by Koji Nakahara, who studied under Fumio Kawabata and aims to create works that suit modern life.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece was fired in the kiln of his mentor, Fumio Kawabata.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to Mr. Nakahara’s own words that his production speed cannot keep up with his surging ideas, this is a highly unique small plate crafted specifically to hold exactly one \"Taiyaki\" (sea bream-shaped cake).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe intricately carved Taiyaki design is finished in a way that is reminiscent of an actual Taiyaki mold, making it look as though you could simply pour in some flour batter and bake a real Taiyaki right in it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clean, simple *hidasuki* (fire-cord) markings are not overly flashy and provide a sense of purity, harmonizing beautifully with the fine *tobigoma* (splashed sesame glaze) on the surface.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo increase stability, a small foot is attached to the back of the tail fin, demonstrating the high level of technical skill Mr. Nakahara has cultivated through years of tableware production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWe have additional stock of the same model and firing as the piece shown, so please feel free to contact us if you would like to purchase a set.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 17.0cm × 11.2cm × Height 2.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 800 yen will be automatically added at checkout.\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\nFollowing this, he graduated from the Bizen Ceramic Center in Bizen City in 2001.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the same year, he began his apprenticeship under Fumio Kawabata and joined the Kaneshige Ritoen kiln in 2007.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe built his own kiln in Osaka City and became an independent artist 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 is currently a regular member of the Japan Kōgei Association.","brand":"中原幸治","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49097160032353,"sku":"8138","price":4950.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/8138.jpg?v=1790860873","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p8138","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}