{"product_id":"p6573","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"These are brand-new Bizen sake cups (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the lineage of the master sake vessel makers Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create works of profound character.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile following in the footsteps of these masters, Kazuki brings his own unique touch to his craft, infusing his work with a distinct style that sets it apart from his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln in April 2022, this latest work features an elegant, rhythmic form born from wheel-throwing techniques inherited from his grandfather, exuding an exquisite sense of charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is a truly luxurious sake cup where one can enjoy the vibrant scarlet hues characteristic of the Nakamura family, moss-green \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame glaze) reminiscent of tree bark, and rich \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation effects.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front reveals the vivid scarlet typical of the Nakamura family, while the interior reveals hidden scarlet hues that emerge when moistened with sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFrom a functional perspective, the slightly tapered body fits perfectly between the thumb and index finger, and the foot is well-defined to provide a secure grip for the middle finger, making it easier to hold than its appearance suggests.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a work where you can enjoy both a deeply evocative form and vivid scarlet colors simultaneously; it will only grow in character as you use it and it becomes polished by the sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box to follow (we kindly ask for your patience as shipping will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.8cm x 8.7cm x Height 3.8cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nKazuki Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1980 as the eldest son of Shin 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, Shin Nakamura, to refine his ceramic techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618057605217,"sku":"6573","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6573.jpg?v=1790231654","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6573","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}