{"product_id":"p6950","title":"Bizen ware beer mug","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen beer mug, freshly fired in the kiln by Makoto Nakamura, a master renowned for his sake and tableware, and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen potter Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis latest work was removed from the kiln in April 2023 and features the traditional Nakamura family 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 slightly larger than the standard beer mug size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, viscous texture characteristic of \"taden\" (rice field clay) appears to have a faint glow, perfectly matched by the subtle black of the naturally deposited ash glaze.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe fine-grained clay surface, typical of Bizen ware, looks stunning when wet with beer, while also creating a rich foam that enhances both the taste and drinking experience.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 12.0cm (including handle) × Diameter 7.7cm × Height 11.1cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe began learning the fundamentals of Bizen pottery under his father in 1971, undergoing extensive training in everything from clay preparation to production techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn addition, to learn the art of kiln firing 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\nHe currently creates a wide range of works, focusing on sake vessels as well as 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":46618071105633,"sku":"6950","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6950.jpg?v=1790232046","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6950","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}