Bizen Guinomi

This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup by Kazuki Nakamura, a potter who carries on the lineage of master sake vessel craftsmen Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create works with profound character. While continuing the tradition of these masters, this cup features the distinctive flair Kazuki brings to his style, setting him apart from his father and grandfather. Fresh from the kiln this June, this latest work showcases the Nakamura family's signature moss-green *kase* (matte) glaze combined with a beautiful scarlet hue. The scarlet on the front is truly symbolic of the Nakamura family, appearing as a remarkably vivid red reminiscent of a sunset or a perfectly ripened persimmon. While it is beautiful enough to enjoy as the colors shift when moistened with sake, the cup is also covered in a refined *kase-goma* (matte sesame glaze) that is sure to delight any sake enthusiast. The wood-bark-like texture of the *kase-goma* will "mature" with repeated use, gradually becoming softer and more rounded over time. Signed wooden box (double-slat)
Diameter 7.9cm x 7.7cm x Height 4.5cm Kazuki Nakamura was born in 1980 as the eldest son of Shin Nakamura. After graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his grandfather and father to hone his ceramic skills. He fired his first kiln and became an independent potter in 2006.