{"product_id":"p5293","title":"Bizen triangular sake bottle","description":"This is a triangular Bizen sake flask by Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman of traditional Bizen ware celebrated as a god of sake vessel creation. Along with his flattened and gourd-shaped flasks, the triangular sake flask was a piece frequently crafted by Nakamura, featuring a unique silhouette shaped by the powerful pressure of his palm. The quality of the clay is exceptional, boasting a rich, mellow shiso-red base—likely crafted from high-quality rice-paddy clay—with beautiful scarlet \"hidasuki\" fire markings peeking through from the \"hima\" (fire-protected areas) on each of the three sides. It also features the \"kase-goma\" (dry, wood-ash glaze) that resembles tree bark, a signature of Nakamura's work, which provides a moss-green accent against the shiso and scarlet tones. Since each of the three sides has a distinct character, it would be fascinating to nurture this piece with plenty of sake while observing how each side develops over time. The transition from a triangular body to a square-shaped mouth is a masterly detail that truly speaks to his craftsmanship. (Please note that while this is a pre-owned piece, there are no visible signs of wear or stains.)\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-san style)\u003cbr\u003e\nMouth 3.8cm × Body diameter 9.7cm × Body diameter 9.5cm × Height 13.1cm, Capacity approx. 410cc\n\nRokuro Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1914.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe worked for a company until the end of the war, but later sought guidance from Toyo Kaneshige, from whom he mastered techniques such as kiln firing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently established the Rokuro Kiln and became independent in 1961.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1986, he was certified as a Master of Traditional Crafts and received the Okayama Nichinichi Shimbun Award that same year.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn 1989, he was awarded the Order of the Blue Paulownia Leaves (7th Class) in the Spring Decorations.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe specialized in sake vessels, while also producing flower vases and tea utensils, with his sake ware being particularly highly regarded by pottery enthusiasts.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe passed away in April 2004.","brand":"中村六郎","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618676985953,"sku":"5293","price":120000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5293.jpg?v=1790240054","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5293","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}