Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Sparrow in the snow / 九谷焼 高岡銅器 and the colour of the

and the colour of the ware changes after many years of use

and it is now one of the main characteristics of the Hagi ware

and allows for a beautifully even whisking result—especially important when preparing usucha (thin tea) or koicha (thick tea)

this glass allows you to savour the radiant brilliance of crystal with every sip

and even tea ceremony windows

Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Sparrow in the snow / 九谷焼 高岡銅器 and the colour of the(Fukura Suzumezu), 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