{"product_id":"p7099","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a brand new Bizen sake cup (guinomi) fresh from the kiln by Kazuki Nakamura, a master artisan who creates evocative pieces while continuing the legacy of his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, and his father, Shin Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the tradition of these masters of sake-ware, this cup bears Kazuki’s own signature, with a distinct style that sets it apart from his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA latest release from the October 2023 kiln opening, its form—rising with the relaxed, rhythmic wheel-work inherited from his grandfather—exudes an exquisite allure.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFired in the mid-section of a climbing kiln where the *haikaburi* (ash-covered) *yohen* (kiln change) effect is achieved, the cup features raised, rich gray *yohen* textures that feel delightful in the palm of your hand.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nComplementing the deep ash-covered *yohen*, the clay itself exhibits a superb *hi-iro* (scarlet) hue, creating a striking contrast of red and black that is instantly recognizable as the work of the Nakamura family.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe rhythmic, undulating lip and the powerfully carved foot demonstrate a masterful inheritance of the techniques refined by his grandfather, Rokuro Nakamura, through a lifetime of dedicated craftsmanship.\n\nSigned wooden box to be provided later (please note that shipment will take some time).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 8.0cm x 7.7cm x Height 5.1cm\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 fired his first kiln and became an independent artist in 2006.","brand":"中村和樹","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618081067105,"sku":"7099","price":13200.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7099.jpg?v=1790232221","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7099","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}