Bizen Sake Cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Shin Nakamura, a master renowned for his sake vessels and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen potter Rokuro Nakamura. This sake cup perfectly embodies the Nakamura family style, featuring a combination of "amayaki" (soft-fired) scarlet hues and a greenish, matte "kase-goma" ash glaze. True to his reputation as a master of kiln firing, Shin has achieved a brilliant scarlet color on both the front and the interior; as it is used, the sake will polish the surface, further enhancing its color and luster. A small pebble peeks out from the scarlet area on the front, providing a charming, dimple-like white accent against the red. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included.
Diameter 7.6cm × Diameter 7.5cm × Height 4.9cm Shin Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971, diligently honing his skills. Furthermore, to study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firings and received his guidance for ten years. He became independent in 1975. He primarily creates tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Okayama, Nagoya, and across the country.