Bidspirit auction | Muan Nakazato Porcelain Sake Cup

Muan Nakazato Porcelain Sake Cup - Muan Nakazato (Nakazato Taroemon XII) (Japanese, 1895-1985). Porcelain sake cup, delicately potted with a slightly flaring lip. Signed in blue along the underside. With a wooden box. Muan Nakazato is from a family of potters and was trained in the Karatsu tradition. He was designated a Living National Treasure in 1976. Cup; height: 2 1/2 in x diameter: 2 in. Box; height: 6 1/4 in x width: 7 1/4 in x depth: 5 1/2 in.