NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Sparrows with Peony / 九谷焼 花瓶 K9-687(K8-611) giving the mugs an ethereal

giving the mugs an ethereal quality

■ Size: 7 cm diameter

who were living in this world

and the glass is filled generously

Hakkei retains more of the foil’s natural lustre

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Round Vase - Sparrows with Peony / 九谷焼 花瓶 K9-687(K8-611) giving the mugs an etherealThe composition here is perfectly balancedpeonies in full bloom anchoring the lower body, while the two sparrows perch above as if pausing mid journey. There's a quiet conversation between the two: the flowers' stillness and the birds' gentle watchfulness. The rounded form feels held in your hands, even when it's sitting still on a shelf. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by celebrated