Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み 山形鋳物 and it has been loved

and it has been loved by the tea masters as "Ichiraku

A revered character in Japanese calligraphy

5cm diameter x  8

autumn is a time to appreciate nature’s fleeting splendour

Designed to enhance a wide variety of cuisines—Japanese

Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み 山形鋳物 and it has been loved, 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,