Bizen sake cup

This is a Bizen sake cup by Shin Nakamura, a celebrated master of sake vessels and tableware, and the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman of Bizen sake ware. It features an extremely simple composition that highlights the raw quality of the clay, with only a subtle appearance of "kase-goma" (dry, sandy ash glaze). This simplicity allows one to fully appreciate the softness of the clay. Furthermore, it is easy to observe the movement of the clay, as well as the master's technical skill in the carving of the foot and the application of the spatula. Signed wooden box (shiho-san style)
Diameter 8.2cm x 8.1cm x Height 3.4cm Shin Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. In 1971, he began learning the foundations of pottery under his father, dedicating himself to honing his skills. To further study the firing techniques of the Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving instruction from Michiaki Kaneshige during kiln firings. He became independent in 1975. He primarily produces tea ceremony ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds active solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.