{"product_id":"p7107","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a newly kiln-fired Bizen sake cup (guinomi) by Kazuki Nakamura, an artist who creates deeply evocative works while following in the lineage of the master sake ware craftsmen Rokuro and Shin Nakamura.\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile inheriting the tradition of these masters, this piece is quintessentially Kazuki, incorporating a unique flair into his style that distinguishes it from the work of his father and grandfather.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nFresh from the kiln as of October 2023, the cup’s silhouette—with its relaxed, rhythmic rise achieved through potter's wheel techniques inherited from his grandfather—exudes an exquisite charm.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIt features a luxurious landscape, showcasing the Nakamura family’s signature vivid scarlet hue (hidasuki), moss-green matte ash glaze (kase-goma) reminiscent of tree bark, and rich, deep ash-covered kiln-transformation (hai-kaburi yohen).\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe front displays the vivid scarlet characteristic of the Nakamura family, while the interior reveals hidden scarlet patterns that emerge when wet with sake.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nA work where you can enjoy both profound form and vibrant color simultaneously, it will only grow in character as it is polished by sake through continued use.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nIn terms of ergonomics, the body is designed to fit naturally against the thumb and index finger, making it very comfortable to hold, while the sturdy foot provides a firm grip for the middle finger, resulting in a cup that is easier to handle than its appearance might suggest.\n\nOriginal signed wooden box to be provided later (please note that some time will be required before shipment).\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 9.3cm x 9.0cm x Height 3.8cm\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":46618082508897,"sku":"7107","price":11000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7107.jpg?v=1790232233","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7107","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}