Kutani ware Vase - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 花瓶 337-781Y insect attack

insect attack

The most beautiful scene can be seen by looking down above the glass

Kobei Kiln (幸兵衛窯) has long played a vital role in preserving the Mino ware tradition and once served as an official supplier to Edo Castle

speckled with black and indigo like molten sparks bursting across space

including the Chrysanthemum Mesh and Stars

Kutani ware Vase - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 花瓶 337-781Y insect attackFukura Suzumezu, meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by celebrated Kutani ware artist Nakamura Toshito. Known for his mastery of natural motifs and emotional depth, Nakamura has been recognized as a "First Class Traditional Craftsman" in Japan. His works are treasured for their exceptional realism and quiet elegance, often capturing the harmony between nature and human life. As expressed in Hakushu Kitahara