NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Sparrow in Spring / 九谷焼 中村陶志人 D3 this piece is a testimony

this piece is a testimony to the 400-year-old legacy of porcelain excellence in the region

Two cups mean it's built for sharing

raised facets that catch and reflect light with remarkable brilliance

Shino ware (志野焼) holds a special place in Japanese ceramics for the warmth and depth that emerge through use

ramen or as a versatile serving bowl

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Sparrow in Spring / 九谷焼 中村陶志人 D3 this piece is a testimonyNakamura has painted a sparrow mid gesture, head tilted toward cherry blossoms in an attitude of genuine delight. There's an intimacy to the compositionthe bird isn't simply present, but actively engaged, noticing and responding to what's above. The wooden frame with its aged patina grounds the delicate porcelain work, creating a piece that feels both precious and lived in. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately