{"title":"Nobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人)","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"jp503-nakaoka-nobuto","title":"Nobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), Japanese (b. 1977)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Tamba Ware Hikidashi-guro Chawan (丹波焼 引出黒 茶碗)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHeisei Era (1989-2019) or Reiwa Era (2019-present)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout the work\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking tea bowl by Tamba ceramic artist Nobuhito Nakaoka demonstrates the dramatic character of the hikidashi-guro firing technique. Formed with a faceted, hand-shaped body, the bowl has a slightly irregular rim and thick walls that give it a strong, sculptural presence. The surface is covered in a deep black glaze created by rapidly removing the vessel from the kiln at high temperature and cooling it quickly, producing the glossy, textured finish typical of this demanding process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exterior features carved planes and subtle ridges that catch light across the dark surface, enhancing the tactile quality of the piece. Inside, the glaze pools into a rich black tone, emphasizing depth and contrast with the rugged outer texture. The broad foot and uneven contours reflect the expressive, natural aesthetic associated with contemporary interpretations of traditional Tamba ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe bowl is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box and cloth, confirming the artist’s authorship.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e8.3cm(h) x 11.2cm(w) x 11.5cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), born in Osaka in 1977, is a Japanese ceramic artist working in the Tamba ware tradition. After apprenticing under Tamba potter Nishibata Tadashi, he completed ceramic studies at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology in 2001. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, working as a ceramics specialist in Saint Vincent. He established his independent kiln in Tachikui, Sasayama, in 2006. Nakaoka has been widely exhibited and awarded, including repeated selections for the Tabe Art Museum Award Exhibition for Tea Ceramics, the Kobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramics Competition, and the Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition. 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The form is compact yet open, rising gently from a small foot to a broad, shallow bowl that sits comfortably in the hand. Its slightly irregular rim and subtly shifting profile give the piece a quiet sense of movement and individuality, characteristic of hand-built and wheel-thrown works shaped through direct engagement with clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is defined by a carbonized firing (tanka), resulting in deep charcoal and iron-rich tones punctuated by areas of warm, earthen blush where flame and ash interacted with the body. Fine pitting and natural firing marks remain visible, preserving the raw texture of the clay and emphasizing the material honesty of the vessel. Both visually and tactually, the cup balances rustic strength with refined usability, offering a soft lip and stable weight suited to repeated use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is accompanied by its original wooden storage box, cloth, and descriptive leaflet, ensuring authenticity and careful preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4.3cm(h) x 8cm(w)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), born in Osaka in 1977, is a Japanese ceramic artist working in the Tamba ware tradition. After apprenticing under Tamba potter Nishibata Tadashi, he completed ceramic studies at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology in 2001. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, working as a ceramics specialist in Saint Vincent. He established his independent kiln in Tachikui, Sasayama, in 2006. Nakaoka has been widely exhibited and awarded, including repeated selections for the Tabe Art Museum Award Exhibition for Tea Ceramics, the Kobe Biennale Contemporary Ceramics Competition, and the Hagi Grand Prize Exhibition. 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The form is low and horizontally expanded, with softly faceted sides that create a sense of movement and balance. A small, raised square platform at the top supports a fitted lid with a vertical finial, lending the piece both architectural presence and functional refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe surface is covered in a luminous pale celadon-toned glaze, subtly pooling and thinning across the contours. Flowing cobalt-blue accents trace along the edges and natural ridges, emphasizing the form and enhancing its visual rhythm. The glaze reveals delicate variations in tone, while the exposed foot shows the warm, reddish clay body beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is accompanied by its original signed wooden storage box (tomobako), cloth, and documentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e10cm(h) x 17.5cm(w) x 11cm(d)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootnote\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNobuhito Nakaoka (仲岡信人), born in Osaka in 1977, is a Japanese ceramic artist working in the Tamba ware tradition. After apprenticing under Tamba potter Nishibata Tadashi, he completed ceramic studies at the Kyoto Municipal Institute of Industrial Technology in 2001. From 2003 to 2005, he served as a Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteer, working as a ceramics specialist in Saint Vincent. He established his independent kiln in Tachikui, Sasayama, in 2006. 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