{"product_id":"p6762","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who carries on the lineage of master sake-ware potters Rokuro Nakamura and Shin Nakamura to create deeply expressive works.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the legacy of these masters, Kazuki brings his own unique touch to his craft, infusing his style with a character distinct from that of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln as of October 2022, the cup features a relaxed, rhythmic rise achieved through his grandfather's signature wheel techniques, exuding an exquisite elegance.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of usability, the slightly tapered body fits comfortably between the thumb and index finger, while the sturdy foot provides a firm grip for the middle finger, making it easier to hold than it might appear.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis piece showcases the vibrant scarlet (hi-iro) characteristic of the Nakamura family. The front displays the bold, vivid red typical of their work, while the interior reveals hidden shades of scarlet that emerge only when the cup is moistened with sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA work that allows you to enjoy both sophisticated form and vivid scarlet tones, it is sure to develop even more character as it is polished by use with sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\nSigned wooden box (double-slat lid)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter: 8.8cm × 8.7cm × Height: 4.3cm\u003cbr\u003e\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 pottery skills.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe held his first independent kiln firing in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618723680353,"sku":"6762","price":8000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/6762.jpg?v=1790241375","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p6762","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}