Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 k7-1589 Each mug cup bears hand-carved

Each mug cup bears hand-carved floral motifs — camellia

flowing gracefully to enhance the beauty of arranged flowers with added vibrance

promising a long service life free from the fear of breakage

1 cm height

Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 k7-1589 Each mug cup bears hand-carved(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