{"product_id":"p6222","title":"Bizen Katakuchi","description":"This is a new Bizen *katakuchi* (spouted bowl) fresh from the kiln by Kazuki Nakamura, a potter whose deeply expressive work carries on the legacy of the late master sake-ware potters Rokuro Nakamura and Makoto Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the lineage of these masters of sake-ware, Kazuki has imbued this pourer with his own distinct style, subtly introducing a unique character that sets his work apart from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work, fired in April 2021, features the vivid scarlet hue characteristic of the Nakamura family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form is reminiscent of a larger version of a Rokuro Nakamura *guinomi* (sake cup), yet it is designed with a shoulder constriction that fits perfectly in the hand, reflecting the meticulous attention to detail typical of the Nakamura family’s craft.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of the quality of the clay, the vivid, mellow scarlet that is the hallmark of the Nakamura family is displayed across the entire piece, and it will undoubtedly develop an even richer luster as it becomes seasoned by sake over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a pourer crafted with Kazuki's signature focus, making it a must-have for fans, as well as an excellent introductory piece for beginners to sake and ceramics, as it is easy to care for.\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (please note that it will take some time to ship).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter at spout: 13.8cm x Body diameter: 10.6cm x Height: 7.2cm, Maximum capacity: approx. 240cc\n\nKazuki Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1980, the eldest son of Makoto 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, Makoto Nakamura, to hone his pottery skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe fired his first kiln and became an independent potter in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618711654497,"sku":"6222","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6222.jpg?v=1790240965","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6222","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}