{"product_id":"cup-by-akihiro-nikaido-二階堂明弘","title":"Small Bowl by Akihiro Nikaido 二階堂明弘","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA refined example of the artist’s signature sensitivity to material and surface. The bowl’s quiet proportions and nuanced glaze make it a sought-after piece among collectors who value Nikaido’s ability to balance simplicity with depth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⌀\u003c\/span\u003e:10.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"2171\"\u003eH:5.3cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"442\" data-start=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"154\" data-start=\"126\"\u003eAkihiro Nikaido (二階堂 明弘)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a contemporary Japanese ceramicist known for his mastery of form, texture, and natural glazes. Born in 1977 in Sapporo, Japan, he studied ceramics at Bunka Gakuin College of Art and has since developed a distinctive style that emphasizes simplicity, materiality, and quiet elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"444\"\u003eMany of his works are crafted using \u003cstrong data-end=\"493\" data-start=\"480\"\u003eyakishime\u003c\/strong\u003e, a high-fired, unglazed technique that highlights the raw beauty of clay and allows each piece to develop character over time. Nikaido often draws inspiration from nature and the life cycle of clay, creating vessels that invite contemplation while remaining highly functional.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Akihiro Nikaido","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46876745498778,"sku":null,"price":329.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0714\/9335\/3626\/files\/DSC01959_07c8d4be-5fb2-4acc-89ea-2b38d61905d7.jpg?v=1765413171","url":"https:\/\/theobjects.store\/products\/cup-by-akihiro-nikaido-%e4%ba%8c%e9%9a%8e%e5%a0%82%e6%98%8e%e5%bc%98","provider":"TOS ONLINE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}