{"product_id":"p6763","title":"Bizen Katakuchi (spouted bowl)","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen katakuchi (sake server) by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who continues the legacy of master sake ware craftsmen Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create works with great depth.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile following in the footsteps of these masters, this sake server bears the distinct personal touch that sets Kazuki apart from his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was pulled from the kiln in October 2022 and features an interesting, bottom-heavy shape reminiscent of Rokuro's flattened sake bottles.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDespite its uniquely captivating form, it also reflects the Nakamura family's signature attention to usability, designed so that when you place your finger on the spout, the body fits perfectly into your palm for a sense of seamless unity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt has been fired even more thoroughly than the typically reddish clay, creating a fascinating contrast between the unique orange-tinged earth tones and the understated matte sesame glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis sake server is a reflection of Kazuki's dedication to his craft; it is not only a must-have for fans of his work but also a highly recommended entry-level piece for beginners to sake and ceramics, as it is easy to care for.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid included)\u003cbr\u003e\nIncluding spout: 13.5cm (width) x 11.9cm (diameter) x 7.9cm (height) - Capacity: approx. 250cc\n\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 hone his pottery skills.\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":46618062192737,"sku":"6763","price":15000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6763.jpg?v=1790231815","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6763","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}