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 and tableware. The piece features a gentle ash glaze (haikaburi) integrated with a deep, earthy orange hue, offering the kind of character that invites the joy of continued use typical of fine Bizen sake cups. The orange clay tone is visible not only on the front and the interior (mikomi) but also inside the foot ring, allowing one to enjoy the distinctive Nakamura family clay from every angle. The spacious interior and undulating rim are designed to deliver sake to the palate with grace. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.7cm × Diameter 7.7cm × Height 5.0cm Born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Makoto Nakamura began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971, where he honed his technical skills. To further study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving guidance from Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings. He became independent in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds active solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.