{"product_id":"p4576","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by Shin Nakamura, the eldest son of the late master Rokuro Nakamura—a legend of Bizen pottery celebrated for his sake vessels—and a highly acclaimed artist in his own right, known for both sake and tableware. While the Nakamura family style often favors a softer firing to bring out \"hiiro\" (scarlet) tones, this particular piece is a boldly fired sake cup dominated by intense, rugged ash deposits. The brilliant, black-silver metallic sheen of the ash is magnificent, and there is a wonderfully refined, understated elegance in the way these heavy deposits settle over the powerful silhouette of the foot. The clay body is not fully vitrified, as a subtle hint of scarlet remains in the \"nuke\" (unaffected area) on the front, and the reddish clay visible in the interior allows one to enjoy the exquisite charm of the \"amagiyaki\" (soft-firing) technique that is the Nakamura family hallmark.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm × Diameter 7.4cm × Height 5.3cm\n\nBorn as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Shin Nakamura began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971, refining his skills through rigorous training. Furthermore, seeking to master the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting with the kiln firings of Michiaki Kaneshige to receive his guidance. He became independent in 1975. He creates a wide range of works including tea ceramics and tableware, as well as vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He is actively involved in holding solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618636812385,"sku":"4576","price":16000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/4576.jpg?v=1790239243","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p4576","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}