NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Sparrow in Spring / 九谷焼 中村陶志人 K9-1691 ◾ Texture: Smooth

◾ Texture: Smooth

and joy—crafted in Japan to be cherished for years to come

8 cm x 8 cm (Grating Surface)

6 cm diameter top x 5

covered in washi paper

NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Sparrow in Spring / 九谷焼 中村陶志人 K9-1691 ◾ Texture: SmoothNakamura has painted a sparrow mid gesture, head tilted toward cherry blossoms in an attitude of genuine delight. There's an intimacy to the compositionthe bird isn't simply present, but actively engaged, noticing and responding to what's above. The wooden frame with its aged patina grounds the delicate porcelain work, creating a piece that feels both precious and lived in. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately