{"product_id":"p7507","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand-new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln, created by Makoto Nakamura, a master renowned for his sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a legendary Bizen ceramic artist.\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is his latest work, just removed from the kiln in October 2024.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTrue to his reputation as a kiln-firing expert who was mentored by Michiaki Kaneshige, this cup features captivating kiln-transformation and scarlet hues achieved through exquisite heat control.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired thoroughly while buried in embers at the back of the kiln, and is covered in a faintly glistening grey sea-slug skin (namako-hada) texture.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (flame-marked area) on the front is fired to perfection, and its soft, airy scarlet hue seems to beg to be dampened by sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe scarlet hue on the interior—crucial for how the sake looks—is also magnificent; when filled, it takes on the appearance of glowing embers, creating a truly fascinating landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith its distinct color shading, exquisite scarlet highlights from perfect heat management, and a dull, gleaming ash glaze, this is a highly accomplished sake cup that allows you to enjoy the charms of a climbing kiln's transformation from every angle.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Makoto's recent sake cups have shown a trend toward becoming smaller, this piece features a bold form reminiscent of his father, Rokuro, giving it a powerful presence.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.9cm x Height 5.0cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1971, he learned the fundamentals of Bizen ware under his father, Rokuro, and trained extensively in everything from preparing clay to production techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, to learn the art of kiln firing from Toyo Kaneshige, he assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln operations for 10 years, receiving his guidance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently became independent in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe currently creates a wide range of works, focusing on sake vessels, as well as flower vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across the country in cities such as Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and also holds duo exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618185334881,"sku":"7507","price":20000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7507.jpg?v=1790232819","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7507","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}