Bizen sake bottle

This is a Bizen sake bottle by Makoto Nakamura, a renowned master of sake ware and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen master Rokuro Nakamura. It features a wonderfully plump, unique shape, reminiscent of a sandbag resting on the ground. The deeply fired "kase-goma" (matte ash glaze) and the "hi-iro" (scarlet flame color) evocative of a blazing sunset are hallmarks of Nakamura Bizen. As you use the piece, you can nurture it by allowing drops of sake to soak into the scarlet areas over time. True to the etymology of the word "tokkuri," it produces a beautiful, resonant "toku-toku" sound when pouring. Signed wooden box (shiho-zan)
Mouth 3.9cm × Body 11.5cm × Body 11.4cm × Height 11.3cm; Capacity approx. 450ml Born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Makoto Nakamura began learning the fundamentals and honing his skills under his father in 1971. Additionally, to master the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving guidance from Michiaki Kaneshige during kiln firings. He became independent in 1975. He focuses on tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, while also creating flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He actively holds solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.