Nakamura Toshito Hand-Painted Vase: Grape Vines & Sparrow

This exquisite vase by Nakamura Toshito features a masterful dual-sided design. One side is fully adorned with intricate grapevine motifs and a flying sparrow, while the other showcases a minimalist composition with a sparrow perched gracefully on a branch, leaving much of the surface elegantly unadorned. The contrasting designs create a serene and poetic ambiance, making it a true work of art. Perfect for collectors, this vase is a timeless masterpiece worthy of admiration and display.

Nakamura Toshito

First-class skilled workers Commonly known as traditional craftsmen certified by the Minister of Industry

1974 – Selected for the 7th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition for the first time. 1985 – Received the 38th Creative Exhibition Newcomer Award

1990 – Received the Hokka Prize at the 43rd Creative Exhibition Worked as a lecturer at the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute.

1994 – Received the Excellence Award at the 17th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition

1995 – Received the Encouragement Award at the 18th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition

1997 – Selected for the 44th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition for the first time 1998 – Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Selected for the 45th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition Heisei

2003 – Selected for the 50th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition

• Size: Width 19cm x Depth 7cm x Height 15 cm (W7.5″ x D2.8″ x H5.9″)
• Wooden box size: Width 25.0 x Depth 10 x Height 18 cm (W9.8″ x D3.9″ x H7.1″)
• Material: Porcelain / Kutani
• Origin: Japan
• Please note that due to the handmade nature of this product, slight variations in shape and glazing may occur, adding to its unique charm and character.