{"product_id":"p6095","title":"Bizen tea bowl","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen tea bowl by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the tradition of his grandfather, the renowned sake vessel master Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to create deeply flavorful works.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile following in the footsteps of masters of sake vessel creation, this tea bowl is uniquely Kazuki’s, subtly imbuing his own distinct style that differs from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln in October 2020, the gentle rhythm of the rising walls—achieved through wheel-throwing techniques inherited from his grandfather—exudes an exquisite charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe powerful undulations of the rim and foot, which could easily be mistaken for those of his grandfather Rokuro, possess a sophisticated air and a unique allure rarely seen in such a young artist.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an intriguing piece that scales up the flat sake cup (hirahai) design—highly acclaimed among sake enthusiasts—for use as a sencha tea bowl, while maintaining the signature scarlet clay texture characteristic of the Nakamura family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe tactile experience is just like using a flat sake cup; it allows the aroma of the tea to expand leisurely, while the unique, undulating rim design gently welcomes the lips.\n\nNo box\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.1cm × 8.8cm × Height 4.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen applies.\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":46618708803681,"sku":"6095","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6095.jpg?v=1790240851","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6095","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}