{"product_id":"p6355","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup (sakazuki) from an earlier period by Makoto Nakamura, the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman celebrated for his Bizen sake vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\nInheriting the \"badarai\" (horse basin) shape from his father, Rokuro, this piece is highly acclaimed among sake enthusiasts for how delicious it makes the liquor taste.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim is neither too thin nor too thick, with a moderate weight and a slight inward curve; combined with the undulating form, it fits comfortably against the fingers and lips while preventing the sake from spilling, a practical advantage over a simple flat cup design.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior features a vibrant landscape, with well-melted yellow sesame glaze and ash deposits split half-and-half across the center, while the exterior displays a lively mix of scattered sesame, white sangiri, and the natural texture of the clay.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay, fired to a moderately hard finish, shows \"nuke\" (unfired or exposed areas) in various places due to the kiln atmosphere, allowing the user to enjoy how the piece evolves over years of use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*As this is an earlier work, the surface texture is soft overall, but there are no stains.\n\nIncludes tomobako (signed paulownia wooden box with shihō-san).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.9cm × 8.5cm × Height 3.5cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1971, he learned the foundations of Bizen ware under his father, Rokuro, undergoing rigorous training that covered everything from clay preparation to technical production.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo further master kiln firing techniques in the style of Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln work for ten years, receiving his guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he creates a wide range of works, focusing primarily on sake vessels but also producing vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and has also held joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618716012641,"sku":"6355","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6355.jpg?v=1790241071","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6355","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}