Bizen Guinomi

This is a freshly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who creates works of profound depth, carrying on the lineage of the master sake vessel makers, Rokuro and Shin Nakamura. While following in the footsteps of these masters, this cup is quintessentially Kazuki, subtly incorporating a unique flair into his style that distinguishes it from the work of his father and grandfather. With a low-slung, solid form, he has created powerful undulations at the rim and foot with a deftness of touch that could be mistaken for his grandfather Rokuro; despite his youth, the piece possesses the composed atmosphere and unique allure of a veteran artist. The body is entirely ash-covered, yet it features a small, circular unglazed "window" resembling a belt clasp, giving it an unconventional touch. In contrast to the body, the foot reveals a gentle, sweet clay texture, allowing one to enjoy the soft, scarlet clay hue characteristic of the Nakamura family. The body is slightly cinched, making it easy to fit to the fingers. Signed wooden box (two-sided cross-batten lid)
Diameter 7.8cm × Diameter 7.8cm × Height 5.0cm 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 pottery skills. He fired his first kiln and became independent in 2006.