{"product_id":"p7966","title":"Bizen tea cup","description":"This Bizen yunomi (teacup) is the work of Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman who took pride in Bizen ware and was celebrated as a god of sake ware creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nBased on its style and the calligraphy on the box, this piece is believed to have been created during Nakamura's later years.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe entire piece is imbued with a sunset-like hue that instantly identifies it as a work of the Nakamura family, making it a magnificent teacup that can be enjoyed by viewing, using, and nurturing through daily use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis solid, flared shape is synonymous with Nakamura family teacups, yet when held, it fits remarkably well in the hand despite its apparent size, reflecting the meticulously considered aesthetic sense of Rokuro Nakamura even in such seemingly simple forms.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, a trademark of Rokuro Nakamura, forms a gentle triangle with three peaks when viewed from above, a unique design element that has captivated many drinkers and is magnificently expressed in this cup.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nDue to its large size and wide mouth, it can be used not only as a teacup but also for enjoying shochu.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAlthough it is a pre-owned work, there are no signs of use or noticeable stains.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box (two-way cross-braced)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.8cm x 8.8cm x Height 9.9cm\n\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked for a company until the end of the war, but later studied under Toyo Kaneshige, from whom he mastered 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 Award the same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves in the spring decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe focused primarily on sake ware, as well as flower vases and tea utensils, with his sake ware earning particular acclaim among pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe focused primarily on sake ware, as well as flower vases and tea utensils, with his sake ware earning particular acclaim among pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618218889313,"sku":"7966","price":55000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7966.jpg?v=1790233542","url":"https:\/\/tourakuen.myshopify.com\/en\/products\/p7966","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}