Kutani ware Sake Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 盃 Tou29 we found them in our

we found them in our retail home market - the South Melbourne market

reminding us of the human touch behind every curve

Named after “spring water

but for its tactile warmth and quiet presence

Kutani ware Sake Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 盃 Tou29 we found them in ourFukura 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