{"product_id":"p6958","title":"Bizen guinomi","description":"This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who creates works of profound depth, carrying on the lineage of the master sake-cup makers Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the legacy of these masters of sake-cup craftsmanship, this piece showcases Kazuki’s unique flair—a distinct touch that sets his style apart from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln in April 2023, the cup features a gracefully rising silhouette with a rhythmic flow created by the potter’s wheel, a technique inherited from his grandfather that gives the piece an exquisite charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdorned with a crusty *kase-goma* (matte sesame glaze) reminiscent of tree bark, the front side reveals a beautiful scarlet *hi-iro* (fire color), appearing as if it is opening like a kimono.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rich, scarlet clay body, a closely guarded secret of the Nakamura family, is breathtakingly beautiful. It is a joy both to behold and to use; as it is seasoned through use, its texture will become increasingly smooth, offering immense potential as a vessel for sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rhythmically undulating rim and the powerfully carved foot demonstrate a superb mastery of the techniques cultivated by his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, through his lifelong dedication to fine spirits.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.3cm x 8.1cm x Height 5.1cm\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 apprenticed under his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to hone his ceramic 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":46618071629921,"sku":"6958","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6958.jpg?v=1790232056","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p6958","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}