NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows in Snow / 九谷焼 花瓶 b9.6.26 flowing outward into vivid vermilion

flowing outward into vivid vermilion and flecks of silver that shift with every glance

Koshun Kiln uses mainly silver and iridescent foil offcuts from this process

Inspired by the dignified beauty of the lotus flower

6 cm × 8 cm (Height)

quiet shifts of colour

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Vase - Two Friendly Sparrows in Snow / 九谷焼 花瓶 b9.6.26 flowing outward into vivid vermilionWinter has been captured here with tenderness. The two sparrows huddle together on their branch, snow settling gently on them, while the vase's structured form holds the moment still and protected. Nakamura Toshito's hand is clear in the delicacy of this scenethe snow rendered as a fine dust, the birds' closeness unmistakable. It's a piece that reminds you of resilience and shared warmth. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a