Shinju Kosai Round Vase COCHAE This translucent veil filters light

This translucent veil filters light

And following this custom

The warmth of the tea

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

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

Shinju Kosai Round Vase COCHAE This translucent veil filters lightThrough 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