NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai and temples throughout Japan

and temples throughout Japan

and a wheat-shaped pendant across his chest

glowing softly under pale winter light

This sake cup captures that awe-inspiring view in glass

considered approach makes every piece unique and meaningful

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai and temples throughout JapanThis vase has real presence despite its modest size. The petal like opening frames the arrangement naturally, while the sparrows positioned in the middle create a sense of movement and companionship. The soft wash of colour around them feels almost like dawn or dusk captured on porcelaina quiet moment held still. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by celebrated Kutani ware artist Nakamura