Shinju Kosai Round Vase MK-ORIGINAL The entire vessel is finished

The entire vessel is finished with ginsai

The flared tenkai rim offers a smooth mouthfeel

was intended to assert individuality and presence on the battlefield

the sacred rice-straw ropes

Fine crackles known as kannyu add depth to the surface

Shinju Kosai Round Vase MK-ORIGINAL The entire vessel is finishedThrough 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