{"product_id":"p6064","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by Makoto Nakamura, renowned for his sake and tableware, and the eldest son of the late Bizen ware master Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, fresh from the kiln in October, eschews the scarlet \"hi-iro\" glaze synonymous with the Nakamura family in favor of an intense, kiln-fired transformation achieved by pushing the firing to its absolute limit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rugged, ash-covered surface is raised like a craggy rock face, with some areas liquefying into black, cascading drips, showcasing the diverse kiln-fired effects born from such an intense firing process.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it possesses such an intense kiln transformation that seemingly burns the clay to its core, a faint, delicate scarlet hue remains in the interior, beautifully preserving the unique character of the Nakamura family's clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, a style passed down from Rokuro Nakamura, creates multiple drinking points; it might even be interesting to try drinking from the side with the ash-covered kiln effects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to the intense firing, a portion of the foot has flaked off, but this does not affect its use.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan) included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm × 8.1cm × Height 3.5cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in 1949 in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeginning in 1971, he learned the fundamentals of Bizen ware under his father, Rokuro, training in everything from clay preparation to the techniques of creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, he spent 10 years assisting Michiaki Kaneshige with his firings to learn the techniques of the legendary Toyo Kaneshige, receiving his tutelage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own kiln in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, he produces a wide range of works, focusing primarily on sake vessels, as well as flower vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across the country, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and also holds joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618707492961,"sku":"6064","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6064.jpg?v=1790240825","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6064","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}