{"product_id":"p6090","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen sake cup, freshly fired by the renowned ceramic artist Makoto Nakamura, who is the eldest son of the legendary Bizen ware master Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, removed from the kiln in October 2020, captures the essence of the Nakamura family style with its powerful form and striking combination of kiln-fired effects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe kiln-altered finish, featuring a soft scarlet hue with beautiful shading, possesses a simple and straightforward charm, encapsulating the true appeal of a Bizen sake cup that can be enjoyed equally well in either hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe light orange clay texture is a testament to the masterful firing of high-quality clay, which transforms into a rich, mellow appearance when wet with sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, inherited from his father Rokuro, creates several distinct drinking spots; trying a sip from the ash-covered kiln-altered side can be a particularly interesting experience.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe faint finger marks left by Makoto on the interior and base invite one to imagine the scene at the potter's wheel during its creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nIncludes signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.4cm × 7.3cm × Height 5.4cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1971, he began learning the foundations of Bizen ware under his father, gaining rigorous training in everything from clay preparation to artistic techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, to study the firing techniques of the master Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln firings, receiving his mentorship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently established his own studio in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, he creates a wide range of works, primarily sake vessels, as well as flower vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and has also held joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618708738145,"sku":"6090","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6090.jpg?v=1790240848","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6090","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}