NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai with no two expressions ever

with no two expressions ever the same

◾ Size:  28

This sake cup captures that awe-inspiring view in glass

The bamboo mat is used inside the bowl for food such as tempura and soba noodles

and a wheat-shaped pendant across his chest

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai with no two expressions everThis 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