{"product_id":"p7270","title":"Bizen Sake Cup","description":"This is a Bizen sake cup, an earlier work by the renowned potter Makoto Nakamura, who is the eldest son of the late Rokuro Nakamura, a master craftsman of Bizen sake vessels.\u003cbr\u003e\nDeparting from the scarlet clay texture that is synonymous with the Nakamura family, this sake cup features a striking kiln-altered finish fired to the absolute limit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe piece was fired thoroughly while buried in embers at the back of the kiln, resulting in an impressive creation where the ash-covered kiln alteration has carbonized to a shimmering black-silver.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe \"nuke\" (uncovered area) on the front has been fired to a pale orange hue beyond the typical scarlet, offering a charm that differs from the usual Nakamura family style and feels closer to the Kaneshige family tradition.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThe clearly defined shaded areas and the dull-glowing ash-covered kiln alteration are truly captivating; the intense firing—a rare result even within a single kiln load—is fascinating to behold and serves as a perfect accompaniment to a drink.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nWhile Makoto-sensei's sake cups have tended to become smaller in recent years, this piece boasts the dynamic, powerful form reminiscent of Rokuro Nakamura-sensei.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is an unused item that has been carefully stored since its purchase.\n\nSigned wooden box (shiho-zan)\u003cbr\u003e\nDiameter 7.8cm × 7.6cm × Height 5.3cm\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 studied the foundations of Bizen ware under his father, Rokuro, honing his skills in everything from clay preparation to production techniques.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nTo study the techniques of Toyo Kaneshige, he also assisted Michiaki Kaneshige with his kiln firing for ten years, receiving his mentorship.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe subsequently became independent in 1975.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nCurrently, he produces a wide range of works, primarily sake vessels, as well as flower vases and tableware.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nHe actively holds solo exhibitions across the country, including in Tokyo, Okayama, and Nagoya, and also holds duo exhibitions with his son, Kazuki Nakamura.","brand":"中村 真","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46618110001249,"sku":"7270","price":14300.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0654\/9916\/8865\/files\/7270.jpg?v=1790232456","url":"https:\/\/www.tourakuen.jp\/en\/products\/p7270","provider":"川口陶楽苑","version":"1.0","type":"link"}