Bizen Beer Drinker

This is a Bizen beer mug by Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman who took pride in Bizen ware and was celebrated as a god of sake vessel creation. It is characterized by a very gentle, "sweet" firing process that closely resembles unglazed pottery, resulting in a magnificent, soft orange hue reminiscent of the setting sun. When moistened, the surface takes on a richer color and an alluring texture that offers a superlative user experience. The fine, textured surface is a hallmark of Bizen ware, allowing the beer to form a creamy, fine-textured foam for an exceptionally delicious drink. (*As the original wrapping cloth is not included, a plain cloth will be provided.) Original wooden box (with double-sided cleats)
Diameter 7.6cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 11.7cm Before the end of the war, Rokuro Nakamura worked for a company, but in 1945 he began his apprenticeship under Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige to hone his skills, eventually establishing his own Rokuro kiln in 1961. He favored creating sake vessels like sake bottles on the potter's wheel, while also crafting tea pots, small teapots, and tea bowls using the slab-building technique. His style was simple and filled with a wild, rustic charm. As an artist of unglazed stoneware, he valued the firing process and devoted great effort to the kiln-loading process, which determines the quality of the finished pieces. He became a certified traditional craftsman in 1986, the same year he received the Sanyo Shimbun Award, and in 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves in the spring decorations. He passed away in April 2004.