{"product_id":"p6189","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This Bizen sake cup is the work of Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman of Bizen ware who was celebrated as a god of sake vessel making.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the style and form, it is believed to have been created when he was around 80 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a soft gray kiln-altered coloration and the distinctive green \"sesame\" ash glaze characteristic of the Nakamura family, complemented by a sophisticated landscape of yellow sesame glaze and \"nuke\" (uncovered patches).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of texture, the slight roughness of the ash glaze remains, indicating it is near-unused; as it is used, the edges will soften to a more mellow finish, and the hues of the landscape will deepen in complexity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front features a subtle, crimson \"nuke\" that promises a pleasant experience in the hand, surrounded by shades of orange and \"shiso\" (perilla-leaf purple), which highlight the quality of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, fashioned with the undulating shape that is synonymous with Rokuro Nakamura’s work, forms a gentle triangular design with three peaks—a signature style that has captivated both sake connoisseurs and pottery collectors.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond the rim, the finish of the gently constricted body is magnificent, offering the perfect fit in the palm of one's hand that one would expect from a master.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAs mentioned, the kiln-altered colors and the slight roughness of the clay surface remain, and there are no signs of use or stains.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.2cm x 7.2cm x Height 5.4cm\n\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked as a company employee until the end of the war, after which he studied under the master Toyo Kaneshige, learning techniques such as kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1961, he established his own Rokuro Kiln and became an independent potter.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe was certified as a traditional craftsman in 1986 and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Award that same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Seventh Class Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves in the Spring Decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily produced sake vessels, as well as vases and tea ware, with his sake sets being particularly highly regarded by ceramic enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618038239329,"sku":"6189","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6189.jpg?v=1790231338","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6189","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}