Bizen Sake Cup

This is a new Bizen sake cup by Shin Nakamura, a celebrated master of sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of the renowned Bizen potter Rokuro Nakamura. This piece catches the eye with its striking contrast of black and red. The scarlet hue characteristic of the Nakamura family has a unique brightness and softness, evoking an atmosphere as if it were eagerly waiting to be seasoned with sake. The power of the rugged carving on the foot stands out with even greater impact. Signed wooden box (shiho-san)
Diameter 7.7cm x Diameter 7.5cm x Height 5.0cm Born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura, Shin Nakamura began learning the fundamentals under his father in 1971, dedicating himself to mastering his craft. To further study the firing techniques of 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 creates tea ceramics and tableware, as well as flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He holds frequent solo exhibitions in Tokyo, Okayama, Nagoya, and throughout Japan.