Kutani Ware Vase - Kingfisher by the Riverside / 九谷焼 花瓶 332059 ■ Size (Tea Cup/Small): 6

■ Size (Tea Cup/Small): 6

Reserved for special occasions

while delicate rose motifs sculpted into the clay add texture and a sense of fleeting blossoms held in permanence

allowing her to express herself freely and openly with the brush

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Kutani Ware Vase - Kingfisher by the Riverside / 九谷焼 花瓶 332059 ■ Size (Tea Cup/Small): 6Kutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. A kingfisher commands the centre of this compact vasepainted with the kind of close observation that suggests real watching, real care. The bird's vivid plumage sits perfectly against the subtle water motifs that anchor the piece below,