NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai As every flower is shaped

As every flower is shaped entirely by hand

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

◾ Made in Japan

■ Size: 9 cm height  5 cm

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows / 九谷焼 花瓶 Toki-hira-shirohai As every flower is shapedThis 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