Bizen Tokkuri

This is a new Bizen tokkuri (sake bottle) by Shin Nakamura, a renowned artisan of sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a master of Bizen ware. Its barrel-like form provides excellent stability, complemented by the captivating scarlet hue characteristic of the Nakamura family. The piece also features a fine, understated matte sesame glaze, fully showcasing the Nakamura family’s signature firing style achieved through skillful temperature control at relatively low heat. The constriction at the waist makes it very easy to hold, and combined with its stable shape, ensures it is unlikely to tip over even after you have had a few drinks. Signed wooden box (shiho-san) included.
Rim diameter 3.6cm × Body diameter 10.2cm × Body diameter 10.0cm × Height 11.4cm, Capacity approx. 390cc Born the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Shin Nakamura began learning the basics and refining his skills under his father in 1971. To further study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving guidance from Michiaki Kaneshige at his kiln. He subsequently 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.