Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Sparrow in the snow / 九谷焼 高岡銅器 starts by softening thinly sliced

starts by softening thinly sliced boards in hot water

From the choice of materials to the final hand-finished details

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

owes its legacy to Lord Toshinaga Maeda

each fork offers excellent grip and balance

Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Sparrow in the snow / 九谷焼 高岡銅器 starts by softening thinly sliced(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