Bizen Yohen Sake Bottle

This new sake bottle (tokkuri) is by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the tradition of his father, Makoto Nakamura, and grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura—masters of sake vessels—to create works of profound character. This piece has been expertly adjusted to ensure it is not over-fired, while its surface has been thoroughly seasoned with smoke through the *suana* (air hole) firing technique. The smooth, tactile quality of the surface combined with the beautiful, earthy appeal of the *nuke* (areas protected from direct ash) means that if you rub sake droplets into the surface as you use it, it will develop a truly exceptional patina. This work is packed with the elements that make Bizen ware so appealing, inviting you to use it and nurture it over time. Signed wooden box (two-way cross-piece lid)
Mouth: 3.4cm; Body diameter: 9.2 x 9.2cm; Height: 11.2cm; Capacity: approx. 350cc Kazuki Nakamura was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Makoto Nakamura. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his father and grandfather to hone his ceramic skills. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.