Bizen Guinomi(used)

This is a slightly earlier Bizen sake cup by Makoto Nakamura, the eldest son of the legendary Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura, who was renowned for his sake vessels and tableware. As one would expect from a master of kiln firing, the piece features an outstanding scarlet hue that clearly demonstrates it was removed from the kiln at the perfect moment. The understated, dark-green *kase-goma* (stony ash glaze) characteristic of the Nakamura family beautifully enhances the scarlet color, making it the centerpiece of the piece. The interior also displays a beautiful wine-red clay texture, reflecting the meticulous attention to how the sake appears—a hallmark of Makoto Nakamura, who was himself known as a great lover of sake. The cup is large with a powerful, upright form that feels exceptional to hold in the hand while drinking. (*Please note that as this is an earlier work, there are some minor signs of use, though no stains.*) Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included
Diameter 7.9cm × Diameter 7.7cm × Height 5.5cm Makoto Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He began learning the fundamentals from his father in 1971, where he honed his technical skills. Additionally, to master the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting with the kiln firings of Michiaki Kaneshige, from whom he received direct instruction. He established his own studio in 1975. He specializes in tea ceramics and tableware, and also creates flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.