{"product_id":"p6307","title":"Bizen-yaki pouring vessel","description":"This is a freshly kiln-fired Bizen *katakuchi* (spouted bowl) by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the tradition of master sake-ware potters Rokuro and Makoto Nakamura to create works of profound depth.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the lineage of these masters, this sake server embodies Kazuki’s unique style, subtly infusing his own distinct flair that sets it apart from the work of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a brand-new piece fired in June 2021, featuring the vivid scarlet hue characteristic of the Nakamura family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe form appears to be a scaled-up version of a *guinomi* (sake cup) by Rokuro Nakamura, yet it is designed with a constricted shoulder 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 synonymous with the Nakamura name covers the entire surface, and its color and luster are sure to deepen as it becomes seasoned by sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake server, crafted with Kazuki’s signature care, is not only a must-have for fans of his work, but also highly recommended for beginners to sake or Bizen pottery due to its ease of use and maintenance.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including spout 15.0cm × Body diameter 11.0cm × Height 7.2cm; Maximum capacity approx. 270cc\n\nKazuki Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1980 as 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":46618715291745,"sku":"6307","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6307.jpg?v=1790241037","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6307","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}