Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is by the renowned artisan Makoto Nakamura, who is famous for his sake and tableware and is the eldest son of the legendary Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura. Based on a clay body with a strong reddish tone, this piece features a combination of reddish-brown *kase-goma* (dry ash glaze) and well-melted yellow *goma* (ash glaze). The interior, with its rich, viscous clay texture and vibrant yellow *goma*, also features a circular "maru-nuke" firing mark, ensuring an abundance of visual interest. It is a wonderfully elegant piece, characterized by simple yet profound curves backed by mature ceramic techniques. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 9.0cm × Diameter 8.6cm × Height 3.4cm Makoto Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971, diligently honing his skills. To study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he also assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings for ten years, receiving his guidance. He became independent in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He actively holds solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.