Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み b15.5.24 The use of rich paint

The use of rich paint and intentional burnishing creates darker areas that are elegantly bordered with brown

representing the coming of spring and the fleeting nature of beauty

the company preserved its artisanal roots

considered form: the cat holds an incense stick gently in its raised paw

side dish bowl

Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み b15.5.24 The use of rich paint, 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 ()s writing,