Six Bizen ware plates

These six Bizen plates are the work of Shin Nakamura, a renowned master of sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, a legendary Bizen potter. These six-sun plates are a practical size, perfectly suited for any type of food, and feature the Nakamura family's exceptional clay quality that truly shines through regular use. Their gentle form, shaped by hand-beating to highlight the natural texture of the clay, is characteristic of Nakamura's style, where the quality of the clay alone speaks for itself. The final image shows the plates dampened with water, which intensifies the reddish hues of the clay and brings out a meltingly beautiful appearance. Wetting them slightly before use enhances their aesthetic appeal and helps protect them from staining. (Please note in advance that three of the plates have kiln flaws on the rim as shown in the photos.) Signed wooden storage box (two-way batten)
Diameter approx. 18.4 cm x 17.7 cm x Height 2.9 cm Shin Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971 and devoted himself to honing his skills. To further master the firing techniques of the Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings for ten years, receiving his guidance. He became independent in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.