Bizen sake cup

This Bizen sake cup is the work of Kazuki Nakamura, who carries on the tradition of his grandfather, the master sake vessel maker Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to create pieces of profound character. Fired in a way that absorbs plenty of smoke, the cup is distinguished by its magnificent, tree-bark-like *kase-goma* (dull, matte ash glaze). In between, the faint scarlet-tinted earthen texture peeks through, promising to be a wonderful companion to your drink. It is a piece with depth far beyond its price, making it ideal as an introduction to Bizen sake vessels or as a gift. Signed wooden box (lid with two crossbars)
Diameter 8.9cm × Diameter 8.8cm × Height 3.3cm 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 independent in 2006.