{"product_id":"p6860","title":"Bizen teacup","description":"This is a Bizen tea cup by Rokuro Nakamura, a traditional craftsman whom Bizen prides itself on, and who was hailed as a god of sake ware making.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the style and the inscription on the box, this piece is presumed to be from the late period of Rokuro Nakamura's career.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is stained with a sunset-like hue that is instantly recognizable as the work of the Nakamura family, and it offers a magnificent clay quality that can be enjoyed by looking at it, using it, and letting it age over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis substantial, flared shape is typical of tea cups from the Nakamura family; when you actually hold it in your hand, it fits remarkably well despite its size, revealing a design that, while seemingly casual, was carefully considered by Rokuro himself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, which can be called synonymous with Rokuro Nakamura, forms a gentle triangle with three points when viewed from above, a unique design that has captivated drinkers and is faithfully reproduced in this tea cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBecause it is large and has a wide diameter, it can also be used as a cup for shochu.\n\nOriginal box (with two-way crossbar)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.3cm x 9.2cm x Height 8.6cm\n\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked for a company until the end of the war, but later received instruction from Toyo Kaneshige, learning techniques such as kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe then established his own Rokuro Kiln and became independent in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1986, he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Prize in the same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves (Seventh Class) in the Spring Decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily produced sake ware, as well as flower vases and tea utensils, and his sake ware in particular was highly acclaimed by ceramics enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe primarily produced sake ware, as well as flower vases and tea utensils, and his sake ware in particular was highly acclaimed by ceramics enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618726432865,"sku":"6860","price":45000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6860.jpg?v=1790241409","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6860","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}