Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is by the renowned artisan Makoto Nakamura, the eldest son of the legendary Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura, and is highly acclaimed for his sake vessels and tableware. The piece features a stunning scarlet hue and a matte-textured "kase-goma" finish that is instantly recognizable as Nakamura-style Bizen. Its appearance resembles a piece of fruit with half the peel removed: one side is a vivid scarlet that remains etched in the mind, while the other exhibits a sophisticated, woody, matte-sesame ash glaze. By throwing the pottery slowly and rhythmically, the artist has created clear, pronounced wheel marks that make the cup easy to hold while adding an intriguing visual texture. Original signed wooden box (shiho-zan)
Diameter 7.6cm × Diameter 7.6cm × Height 5.4cm Makoto Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. In 1971, he began training under his father, mastering the fundamentals and refining his craft. Additionally, to learn the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings for ten years, receiving his direct instruction. He established his own studio in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He is actively involved in holding solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.