{"product_id":"p7631","title":"Bizen ware yohen katakuchi (spouted bowl)","description":"This is a fresh-from-the-kiln Bizen *yohen* (kiln-transformed) sake pitcher by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who inherits the lineage of master sake ware artisans Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create deeply evocative works.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile following in the footsteps of masters of sake ware, this piece is quintessentially Kazuki, infusing his style with a unique character distinct from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln in April 2025, this latest work features an intriguing, bottom-heavy shape reminiscent of the *henko* (flat) sake bottles made by Rokuro.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in the middle section of the climbing kiln where *haikaburi* (ash-covered) kiln transformations are achieved, the rich gray *yohen* rises from the surface, providing a pleasant tactile sensation in the palm of your hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nComplementing the rich ash-covered transformation, the natural clay texture reveals subtle hints of *hi-iro* (scarlet color), promising to evolve beautifully with each use and captivate the beholder.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThough the design has a unique, alluring aesthetic, it is crafted with the typical Nakamura family consideration for usability; it is designed so that when you place your fingers along the neck, the body fits perfectly into your palm, creating a sense of unity.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is a sake pitcher crafted with Kazuki's exacting standards. It is highly recommended not only for long-time fans but also for beginners to sake and ceramics, as it is easy to handle and serves as an excellent introduction to fine sake ware.\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slatted lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter including spout 11.1cm × Diameter 10.6cm × Height 8.0cm Capacity: approx. 200cc\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 studied under his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to hone his pottery skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe fired his first independent kiln in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618202144865,"sku":"7631","price":22000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7631.jpg?v=1790233012","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7631","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}