Bizen sake cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who creates profound works that carry on the legacy of master sake vessel craftsmen Rokuro Nakamura and Makoto Nakamura. Distinct from the "sweet" (amai) firing style that is a hallmark of the Nakamura family, this piece features a sophisticated, austere landscape achieved through a thorough reduction firing. The front displays a vibrant scarlet "hi-iro" hue that promises to develop beautifully with use, complemented by magnificent shiso-colored accents. The interior surface has a rich, viscous, and slightly orange-tinted clay texture that possesses a captivating charm, making you want to nurture it from the moment you lay eyes on it. Signed wooden box (double-crosspiece)
Diameter 7.8cm × Diameter 7.8cm × Height 5.0cm Kazuki Nakamura was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Makoto Nakamura. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his grandfather and father to refine his ceramic techniques. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.