{"product_id":"p7504","title":"Bizen Beer Drinker","description":"This is a Bizen beer mug by Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman who took pride in Bizen ware and was celebrated as a god of sake vessel creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on the style and the calligraphy on the box, it is estimated to be a piece created when he was in his mid-60s to 70s.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is stained with a sunset-like hue that identifies it as the work of the Nakamura family at a single glance, allowing one to enjoy the magnificent texture of the clay, which is delightful to look at, use, and cultivate.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen it comes to the Nakamura family's beer mugs, this straight, pipe-like type is standard. When held in the hand, it fits remarkably well despite its apparent size, reflecting the carefully considered design characteristic of Rokuro-sensei, even in such a casual form.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFurthermore, this piece is considerably taller than most of Rokuro-sensei's typical works, evoking an image of his vigorous and spirited demeanor as he threw the clay on the wheel.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rim, which is meticulously finished with a flowing grace that has become synonymous with Rokuro Nakamura, is also present here; when viewed from above, it forms a gentle triangle with three points, a unique design that has captivated drinkers and is faithfully reproduced in this beer mug.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is an older work, there is straw ash from the firing process remaining inside, suggesting it is unused.\u003cbr\u003e\n（We will clean it before shipping, but please let us know if you would prefer us not to.）\n\nSigned wooden box (double-crosspiece lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.1cm x 8.0cm x Height 13.1cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked as a company employee until the end of the war, but later sought the guidance of Toyo Kaneshige, from whom he learned kiln firing techniques and more.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently established his own Rokuro Kiln in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1986, he was certified as a Traditional Craftsman and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Prize the same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves (7th Class) in the Spring Decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced a variety of works, focusing primarily on sake vessels, but also including flower vases and tea utensils; his sake vessels in particular were highly acclaimed by pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced a variety of works, focusing primarily on sake vessels, but also including flower vases and tea utensils; his sake vessels in particular were highly acclaimed by pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618184712289,"sku":"7504","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7504.jpg?v=1790232815","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7504","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}