{"product_id":"p6245","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by 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 other factors, it is estimated to be a work from when Nakamura was between 60 and 70 years old.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Nakamura's sake cups tended to increase in size toward the end of his life, this is a recommended size for those who prefer not to have overly large vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe soft, orange-hued clay texture, which identifies it as a Rokuro Nakamura work at a single glance, is profoundly tasteful, allowing you to enjoy your sake slowly while savoring the fragrant elegance of the Bizen hiyose clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe wavy, meticulously shaped rim—a hallmark of Nakamura’s work—forms a gentle triangle with three peaks when viewed from above, showcasing the unique design that has captivated drinkers and pottery enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece originally possessed the soft clay texture characteristic of ta-tsuchi (rice paddy clay), which has become exceptionally smooth from being carefully handled by its previous owner, making it a joy to touch even when not being used for sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere are no stains, but there are some signs of use.\n\nIncludes original signed box (shiho-zan).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.3cm x 7.2cm, Height 5.5cm\n\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked for a company until the end of the war, after which he studied under Toyo Kaneshige and mastered techniques including kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later built his own kiln, the Rokuro-gama, and became independent in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1986, he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Award that same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves in the spring decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile he produced flower vases and tea utensils, his sake vessels were particularly well-regarded by pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618042466401,"sku":"6245","price":70000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6245.jpg?v=1790231376","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6245","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}