{"product_id":"p6947","title":"Bizen Ware Beer Mug","description":"This is a brand new Bizen beer mug, just removed from the kiln by Makoto Nakamura—a master renowned for his sake cups and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen pottery master Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nA latest creation fired in April 2023, it features the Nakamura family’s traditional cylindrical beer mug design with the addition of a handle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis new design is easier to hold due to the added handle and is crafted slightly larger than a standard beer mug.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clay texture, inherited from his father Rokuro, is based on a brilliant, vivid scarlet, while the well-fired, beautiful shiso-red hue delights the eye.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fine-grained surface characteristic of Bizen ware becomes incredibly beautiful when wet with beer, and the mug creates a rich, thick foam that enhances both the taste and the drinking experience.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.0cm (including handle) × Diameter 8.0cm × Height 10.2cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1971, he began learning the fundamentals of Bizen pottery under his father, Rokuro, gaining extensive experience in everything from clay preparation to production techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo further his craft, he also assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with kiln firing for 10 years, learning the techniques of the master Toyo Kaneshige under his guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe established his own studio in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, he produces a wide range of works, primarily 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 also holds joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618070941793,"sku":"6947","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6947.jpg?v=1790232040","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6947","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}