Bizen sake cup

This is an earlier Bizen sake cup by Shin Nakamura, the eldest son of the renowned Bizen sake ware master, the late Rokuro Nakamura, and a celebrated artisan of sake ware and tableware. While featuring a simple, upright form, the piece shines with the exquisite movement of its rim and foot. It possesses the characteristic "sweet" clay quality unique to the Nakamura family, making it a joy both to use and to admire. Although there are slight signs of use, the surface texture remains tactile, suggesting that it will continue to evolve further with time. Signed wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)
Diameter 6.5cm × 6.4cm × Height 5.8cm Born the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Shin Nakamura began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971 and dedicated himself to refining his techniques. To further his study of the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving instruction from Michiaki Kaneshige during kiln firings. He became independent in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He actively holds solo exhibitions across the country, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.