{"product_id":"p6388","title":"Bizen sake cup","description":"This is an earlier work of Bizen sake cup by Makoto Nakamura, renowned for his sake vessels and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen master Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece has been fired even more thoroughly than usual, causing the Nakamura family's trademark scarlet hue to shift into a deep, rich \"shiso\" (perilla) color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe *kase-goma* (dry sesame glaze) across the entire piece is denser and firmer, with a gradation of yellow and blue that pairs perfectly with the *shiso* color.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, inherited from Rokuro Nakamura, creates multiple drinking points, which may offer an interesting experience as you rotate the cup while drinking.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe swift spatula work around the foot conveys a sense of refreshing clarity, blending mature craftsmanship with an energetic finish.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this is an earlier work, there are no signs of use or stains.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThere is a small firing mark on a portion of the clay body, but this does not affect its use.\n\nOriginal box (shiho-san type) included.\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.4cm x Height 5.4cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom 1971, he learned the foundations of Bizen pottery under his father, Rokuro, undergoing rigorous training from clay preparation to production techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, to learn kiln firing techniques from Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln firings for 10 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, primarily focusing on sake vessels, as well as flower 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":46618716471393,"sku":"6388","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6388.jpg?v=1790241092","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6388","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}