Bizen sake bottle

These are the latest sake bottles by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the tradition of his grandfather, the master sake-ware potter Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to create works with deep character. The piece features the "henko" (flattened flask) form inherited from Rokuro and Shin, with a persimmon-like scarlet "hi" coloration. The vibrant scarlet, so vivid it almost looks as if it could be sliced with a knife, is a finish that invites you to nurture it as you use the piece, watching how it evolves with each drop of sake. Given the price, construction, and firing, this work is perfect for beginners or as a gift. Signed wooden box (Nihōsan style)
Rim 4.0cm x Body 9.4cm x 9.4cm x Height 11.4cm, Capacity approx. 500cc Kazuki Nakamura was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Shin Nakamura. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his grandfather and father to hone his pottery skills. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.