Bizen tea bowl

This is a Bizen tea bowl by Makoto Nakamura, a renowned master of sake ware and tableware and the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a legendary Bizen master. The powerful, slightly flared carving around the base makes the entire bowl appear like a flower beginning to bloom, as if it is gently cradling the tea within. The fine, dry-textured *kase-goma* (ash glaze) and vivid scarlet hues evoke the appearance of peeled fruit, creating an intriguing effect that makes the matcha seem almost like juice. This masterpiece demonstrates the superb craftsmanship of a veteran artist and is an ideal choice for someone beginning their study of the tea ceremony. Signed wooden box (with four-sided cleats)
Diameter 12.8cm × Diameter 12.5cm × Height 8.5cm Makoto Nakamura was born the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. In 1971, he began training under his father, where he learned the fundamentals and honed his technical skills. He also spent ten years assisting with kiln firings under Michiaki Kaneshige to study the firing techniques of the latter’s father, the Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige. Makoto established his own studio in 1975. He specializes in tea ceramics and tableware, while also creating flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds active solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.