Bizen sake cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Makoto Nakamura, the eldest son of the renowned Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura, who is himself celebrated for his exceptional sake vessels and tableware. It features the signature scarlet hue unique to the Nakamura family, with a bright, gentle tone that makes the clay feel as though it is waiting to be seasoned by sake. This newly created, smaller-than-usual *guinomi* (sake cup) has been redesigned to offer a standard size while retaining that exquisite, melt-in-the-eye scarlet color. The interior also features a distinct gradient of scarlet, allowing you to enjoy the nuances of the color as you use and nurture it over time. Original signed wooden box currently in production
Diameter 7.0cm x Diameter 7.0cm x Height 4.8cm Makoto Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, and began learning the fundamentals and honing his skills under his father in 1971. Additionally, to study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting with and learning from the kiln firings of Michiaki Kaneshige. He became independent in 1975. He primarily produces 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.