Kutani ware Incense Burner - Nakamura Toshito - Snowing Sparrow / 九谷焼 香炉 iroiro-07-white As each piece is handmade

As each piece is handmade in Japan

which has a history of 1300 years

Inspired by the elegant stone fences and garden walls often seen in traditional Japanese castles

Every cup in the set has a different glaze texture giving the guest a unique touch

Kutani ware Incense Burner - Nakamura Toshito - Snowing Sparrow / 九谷焼 香炉 iroiro-07-white As each piece is handmade, 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,