Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 湯呑み FP-ZUI1 Japanese cypress (pestle)

Japanese cypress (pestle)

福良 雀図

Kashiwa Craft stands out for its innovative use of the casting method

"和" (Wa) embodies the essence of harmony

Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 湯呑み FP-ZUI1 Japanese cypress (pestle), 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,