Shinju Kosai Round Vase COCHAE and the two raised lugs

and the two raised lugs for the handle are all “raised” from a single plate through repeated cycles of hammering and annealing

the stoneware clapper sings a tune warm and tender

Thick overglaze paint with traditional Japanese paints brings out a sense of luxury

The all-over embossed metal is created through numerous hammer strikes for a textured effect

in a traditional Kutani painting style—Mokubei style

Shinju Kosai Round Vase COCHAE and the two raised lugsThrough 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