Kutani ware Sparrow Incense Burner - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 香炉 Hideaki Shinozaki Western plates

Western plates

Crafted from pristine white porcelain

Though this set is made by Marukyu Koyamaen

Crafted with a slightly thicker porcelain body

Kutani ware Sparrow Incense Burner - Nakamura Toshito - Friendly Sparrow in the Snow / 九谷焼 香炉 Hideaki Shinozaki Western platesFukura 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 Kitahara