{"product_id":"p7534","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup by the late Rokuro Nakamura, a traditional craftsman whom Bizen takes great pride in, and who was hailed as the \"God of Sake Ware.\"\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough this piece is believed to have been crafted when Nakamura was around 60 years old,\u003cbr\u003e\nits kiln-transformed glaze and form are so remarkable they could easily be mistaken for his late-period work.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of form, this piece measures approximately 7.4 cm in width, making it slightly smaller than his later works,\u003cbr\u003e\nallowing one to fully enjoy the allure characteristic of the \"God of Sake Ware\" in a perfectly balanced size.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece features a delightful grey ash-covered kiln transformation and a scarlet clay body,\u003cbr\u003e\ndisplaying the brilliant scarlet hue—reminiscent of the roaring flames of a kiln—that is synonymous with the Nakamura family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, which is a hallmark of Rokuro Nakamura's style,\u003cbr\u003e\nforms a gentle, three-pointed triangular design,\u003cbr\u003e\ncreating that unique rim shape that has captivated both heavy drinkers and pottery enthusiasts alike.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBeyond the rim, the lightly tapered body is also exquisitely finished,\u003cbr\u003e\noffering that masterful fit where the cup seems to be drawn into the palm of one's hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece shows signs of use and will be cleaned by our shop before shipping.\n\nSigned wooden box (Shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.4 cm × 7.3 cm × Height 5.4 cm\n\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, after which he studied under Toyo Kaneshige, mastering techniques such as kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe later built the Rokuro Kiln and became independent in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1986, he was certified as a traditional craftsman and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Prize in the same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves (the 7th Class of the Order of the Sacred Treasure) in the Spring Decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced works including flower vases and tea utensils, with a focus on sake ware, which was particularly well-regarded by pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe produced works including flower vases and tea utensils, with a focus on sake ware, which was particularly well-regarded 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":46618191528033,"sku":"7534","price":154000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7534.jpg?v=1790232864","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7534","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}