Bizen Guinomi(used)

This is an earlier work of Bizen sake cup by Makoto Nakamura, a renowned master of sake ware and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura. As one would expect from a master of kiln firing, the piece features a magnificent scarlet hue that reveals it was pulled from the kiln at the perfect moment. The light grey kiln-altered glaze is incredibly smooth, providing a soft texture that is perfect for a sake cup meant to be enjoyed by the fingers and lips. The interior also exhibits a gentle scarlet shade, reflecting the thoughtful attention to how the sake looks—a hallmark of Nakamura, who is himself known as a great lover of sake. The cup is large and has a powerful, upright profile; it feels exceptionally good to drink from while cupping it in your hands. (*Please note that as this is an earlier work, there are some signs of use, though no staining.) Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 7.5cm × Diameter 7.3cm × Height 4.8cm Born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Makoto Nakamura began learning the fundamentals and honing his techniques under his father in 1971. Additionally, to learn the firing methods of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln firings for ten years, receiving his guidance. He established his own kiln in 1975. He primarily produces tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions across the country, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.