Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 湯呑み MV-4CN/3W/5T Kaba-zaiku flourished under the guidance

Kaba-zaiku flourished under the guidance of Fujimura Hikoroku(藤村彦六)

or used to capture the beauty of life’s cycles

the piece can also be enjoyed as a flower vase

and the pursuit of one’s deepest desires

"秋" embodies a sense of harmony and appreciation for change

Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow / 九谷焼 湯呑み MV-4CN/3W/5T Kaba-zaiku flourished under the guidance, 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 Kitahara ()s writing,