{"product_id":"p6080","title":"Bizen-yaki spouted bowl","description":"This is a brand new Bizen katakuchi (sake pouring vessel) fresh from the kiln by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the lineage of the master sake vessel makers Rokuro and Shin Nakamura to create works with profound character.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the tradition of these masters, this sake pourer is quintessentially Kazuki, subtly incorporating a unique style distinct from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, freshly removed from the kiln in October 2020, features a captivating, bulbous shape reminiscent of Rokuro’s flattened sake bottles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the design has a distinctive allure, it also reflects the Nakamura family's focus on usability; it is crafted so that when you place your finger along the spout, the body fits perfectly in the palm of your hand, creating a sense of unity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of the clay, the vibrant, \"sweet\" scarlet hue—the hallmark of the Nakamura family—is prominent throughout, and it will surely develop an even richer luster as it is used for sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake pourer is a testament to Kazuki’s dedication, and it is not only a must-have for fans of his work but also an ideal entry-level piece due to its ease of care.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm (including spout) x 6.7cm x Height 7.7cm \/ Capacity approx. 220cc\n\nKazuki Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1980 as the eldest son of Shin Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to hone his pottery skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618708541537,"sku":"6080","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6080.jpg?v=1790240840","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6080","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}