{"product_id":"p5926","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Makoto Nakamura, a master renowned for his sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen master Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nA brand-new piece taken from the kiln this June, it features a rare aesthetic: two-thirds of the surface displays a vibrant scarlet *kase-goma* (matte sesame glaze) effect due to its precise placement near the kiln wall and embers, while the remainder is finished with an *haikaburi* (ash-covered) kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, inherited from Rokuro Nakamura, creates multiple drinking spots, allowing the cup’s appearance to shift dramatically depending on how you hold it, ensuring it never ceases to fascinate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nYet, at its core, this piece remains true to the Nakamura family’s signature scarlet hue, offering all the joy of watching the glaze evolve and mature through use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior also features the Nakamura family’s characteristic scarlet color, which deepens into an even more beautiful tone when wet with sake—a temptation that might lead one to drink a little too much.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe flat shape is highly popular among sake enthusiasts, offering a comfortable feel in the hand while allowing the aroma of the sake to expand beautifully.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.6cm × 8.5cm, Height 3.8cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeginning in 1971, he learned the foundations of Bizen pottery under his father, Rokuro, mastering everything from preparing the clay to the techniques of ceramic creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, to learn the art of kiln firing as practiced by Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln firings for 10 years, receiving his tutelage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently established his own studio in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, he produces a wide range of works, primarily focusing on sake vessels, as well as flower vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across the country in cities such as Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and also holds joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618692780129,"sku":"5926","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5926.jpg?v=1790240690","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p5926","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}