Hello everyone, how are you all doing?
To mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of Rokuro Nakamura, we are launching a special blog project starting today:
"100th Anniversary Special Project: The H-san Collection Exhibition of Rokuro Nakamura."
We have received several masterpieces by Rokuro Nakamura from Mr. H, who has purchased many works from our shop,
and we would like to introduce them one by one daily on the Kawaguchi Togakuen blog.
For this first installment, we are introducing a sake cup featuring a dazzling black-glaze kiln transformation (yohen).
It is a top-tier kiln transformation with a rich, dark finish and clearly defined shading.
The beautiful scarlet color is layered with a serendipitous gold finish, making the scarlet gaps shine with a pearlescent effect.
There are small circular marks on both sides where the piece touched others in the kiln during the firing process.
The foot is trimmed with such power that you can almost hear the clay being carved.
Even within the mature techniques of his later years, one can clearly feel his strength.
What did you think of this Rokuro Nakamura sake cup, which hosts the ultimate kiln transformation?
It was purchased from our shop by Mr. H several years ago,
but seeing it again, one can tell how the stunning kiln transformation and the accidental gold layer have evolved into a one-of-a-kind scene.
The interior also displays a magnificent scarlet color, so please come and see it for yourself at Kawaguchi Togakuen.
We will be introducing more wonderful pieces from the collection tomorrow and beyond, so don't miss out!