{"product_id":"p6541","title":"Bizen ware shochu cup","description":"This Bizen shochu cup is the work of Kazuki Nakamura, a master who carries on the lineage of renowned sake vessel artisans Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create deeply expressive pieces.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the tradition of these masters, this shochu cup showcases Kazuki's unique style, subtly incorporating a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in October 2021, this piece features a gently rising silhouette achieved through wheel-throwing techniques inherited from his grandfather, exuding an exquisite sense of charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWith a design reminiscent of a shortened version of the traditional Nakamura family cylindrical beer mug, this piece is versatile enough to be used not only for shochu but also as a dish or for other purposes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe texture of the clay is superb, reflecting the mastery of Rokuro, with a beautiful surface highlighted by soft, overall hues of scarlet (hidasuki).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMuch like his sake vessels, this piece offers the joy of growing more familiar and beautiful with every use.\n\nNo box included\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.9cm x 7.6cm x Height 7.0cm\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n*Please note that a shipping fee of 500 yen will be charged.\n\nKazuki Nakamura was born in Bizen City, Okayama Prefecture, in 1980 as the eldest son of Shin Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nAfter graduating from the Faculty of Letters at Okayama University in 2003, he studied under his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura, to hone his ceramic techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618718961761,"sku":"6541","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6541.jpg?v=1790241212","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6541","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}