Bizen Tokkuri

This is a new Bizen sake flask by Kazuki Nakamura, a creator of profound works who follows in the lineage of the master sake vessel makers, the late Rokuro Nakamura and Makoto Nakamura. While inheriting the traditions of these masters, this flask bears the unique, personal touch that distinguishes Kazuki’s style from that of his father and grandfather. Based on the Nakamura family's signature *henko* (flattened) flask design, its bulbous, turnip-like shape allows it to fit perfectly in the palm when held by the neck. The entire piece is enveloped in a tasteful *yohen* (kiln change) of mingled matte *kase* and *sangiri* (smoky gray) effects, which further accentuate the vibrant scarlet *hi-iro* on the front. This scarlet hue is a magnificent color reminiscent of a ripened fruit, showcasing the exquisite quality of the clay that is characteristic of the Nakamura family—a work that is as beautiful to hold as it is to behold. Signed wooden box (double-slat lid)
Rim 3.9cm x Body diameter 11.1cm x Body diameter 10.9cm x Height 9.8cm Capacity: Approx. 340cc 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 honed his ceramic techniques under the tutelage of his grandfather and father. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.