Kutani ware Framed Porcelain Artwork - Toshito Nakamura - Sparrow in the snow / 九谷焼 高岡銅器 From the choice of materials

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

starts by softening thinly sliced boards in hot water

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

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 From the choice of materials(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