Bizen Guinomi

This is a freshly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup by Kazuki Nakamura, a creator of profound works who carries on the lineage of the master sake vessel craftsmen Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura. While following in the footsteps of these masters, this piece bears Kazuki’s signature style, infusing a unique flair distinct from that of his father and grandfather. It is enveloped in a dry, crust-like "kase-goma" ash glaze reminiscent of tree bark, yet on the front, it reveals a beautiful scarlet hue, as if opening a kimono. The rich scarlet clay, a secret of the Nakamura family, is exceptionally beautiful, making the piece a joy both to behold and to use; as it is seasoned through use, its texture will become smoother, holding immense potential as a sake vessel. Furthermore, unlike his previous works, this cup is slightly larger, and combined with the rhythmically undulating rim, it is a piece that bears a striking resemblance to the work of his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura. Signed wooden box (double-slatted lid)
Diameter 8.1cm x 8.0cm x Height 5.7cm 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 honed his ceramic skills under the guidance of his grandfather and father. He fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.