Bizen sake cup

This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by Kazuki Nakamura, a potter who carries on the tradition of master sake-ware artisans Rokuro Nakamura and Makoto Nakamura to create deeply expressive works. While following in the footsteps of these masters, this cup displays Kazuki's unique touch, imbuing the piece with a distinct character that sets it apart from the styles of his father and grandfather. With a low center of gravity and a sturdy base reminiscent of Rokuro Nakamura’s work in his final years, it is a generous cup that allows sake to roll gracefully. The piece features the deeply flavorful *kase-goma* (matte sesame ash glaze) characteristic of the Nakamura family, combined with an outstanding scarlet *hi-iro* flash, making it a highly accomplished work at an affordable price. Signed wooden box to follow at a later date (please allow some time for shipment).
Diameter 7.8cm × Diameter 7.6cm × Height 4.8cm 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 hone his ceramic skills. He held his first kiln firing and became independent in 2006.