{"product_id":"p5915","title":"Bizen ware sake cup","description":"This is a new Bizen sake cup, fresh from the kiln by Makoto Nakamura, a master renowned for his sake vessels and tableware and the eldest son of the legendary Bizen potter, Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nA latest work just removed from the kiln this June, it features a rare aesthetic: two-thirds of the piece displays a vivid scarlet \"kase-goma\" (dry sesame) effect created by its precise placement relative to the kiln walls and embers, while the remainder is finished with a \"haikaburi\" (ash-covered) kiln transformation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe undulating rim, inherited from Rokuro Nakamura, creates multiple points from which to drink, allowing the appearance of the piece to shift dramatically depending on how it is held, ensuring it never ceases to delight.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAt its heart, however, it remains quintessentially Nakamura scarlet, offering the same intriguing changes through use and the joy of \"nurturing\" the piece over time.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe interior is also adorned with the signature Nakamura scarlet; as the colors deepen and become even more beautiful when wet with sake, you may find yourself tempted to drink a little too much.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile it features a large, powerful form, the walls are not overly thick, resulting in a surprising lightness and a comfortable weight in the hand that belies its bold appearance.\n\nWith signed wooden box (shiho-san)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.5cm x 7.3cm x Height 5.0cm\n\nMakoto Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1949 as the eldest son of Rokuro Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nStarting in 1971, he learned the foundations of Bizen ware under his father, undergoing extensive training in everything from preparing the clay to the techniques of creation.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditionally, he spent 10 years assisting with the kiln firing for Michiaki Kaneshige to learn the techniques of the late master Toyo Kaneshige, receiving his tutelage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe became independent in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nToday, he creates a wide range of works, primarily sake vessels, but also including vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe holds solo exhibitions actively across Japan, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and also holds joint exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618692517985,"sku":"5915","price":18000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/5915.jpg?v=1790240679","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p5915","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}