Shinju Kosai Round Vase MK-ORIGINAL was intended to assert individuality

was intended to assert individuality and presence on the battlefield

well-rounded cup

the sacred rice-straw ropes

Fine crackles known as kannyu add depth to the surface

The vine that is designed with the hummingbird is said to be "entwined and growing"

Shinju Kosai Round Vase MK-ORIGINAL was intended to assert individualityThrough his original shinju kosai (pearl luster) decorative technique, Nakada Hiroshi introduces a refined expression of white on white, layering two distinct glazes to create a restrained yet luminous finish. By carefully masking areas during the glazing process, he reveals the pure white porcelain beneath through narrow intervals, allowing a pearlescent shimmer to emerge. This interplay between gloss and matte lends the work a subtle depth, where