Bizen Sake Cup

This is a newly fired Bizen sake cup by the renowned ceramic artist Makoto Nakamura, the eldest son of the legendary Bizen ware master Rokuro Nakamura, celebrated for his exceptional sake vessels and tableware. The cup is a masterpiece of Bizen craftsmanship, featuring a brilliant, ripe-fruit-like scarlet hue, well-melted yellow sesame glaze with charred accents, and deep green matte sesame highlights. As one would expect from a sake lover, it is generously sized, yet it maintains a perfect, light weight that reflects the artist’s seasoned expertise, making it a joy to use. While the meltingly beautiful scarlet on the front is exquisite, the interior reveals a rich, wine-red earthy texture that showcases the quality of the clay and will make the sake look magnificent. Signed wooden box to follow (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 8.3cm x Diameter 8.3cm x Height 5.3cm Makoto Nakamura was born as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura. He began his formal training under his father in 1971, diligently honing his technical skills. Furthermore, to study the firing techniques of Living National Treasure Toyo Kaneshige, he spent ten years assisting and receiving guidance during the kiln firings of Michiaki Kaneshige. He established his own studio in 1975. He specializes in tea ceramics and tableware, while also creating flower vases, sake bottles, and sake cups. He is actively involved in holding solo exhibitions across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya.