Bizen Sake Cup

This Bizen sake cup is the work of Makoto Nakamura, a renowned artisan of sake vessels and tableware, and the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a master of Bizen ceramic sake ware. The piece features the brilliant scarlet "hi-iro" and matte "kase-goma" ash glaze that make Nakamura Bizen instantly recognizable. Its appearance is reminiscent of a piece of fruit with half its peel removed; one side is a striking scarlet that leaves a lasting impression on the eyes, while the other is a sophisticated, weathered matte ash. The relaxed, wheel-thrown form, which looks as if the clay is dancing and expanding with vitality, promises to make any sake taste exquisite. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 7.9cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 5.4cm Born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Makoto Nakamura began learning the fundamentals and honing his skills under his father in 1971. Additionally, to learn the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted and received guidance from Michiaki Kaneshige for ten years. He established his own studio in 1975. He creates a wide range of works, primarily tea ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions in cities across Japan, including Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.