{"product_id":"kutani-ware-cup-saucer-03082601-0pqc","title":"NAKAMURA TOSHITO Kutani Ware Cup and Saucer Set - Friendly Sparrows in the Snow \/ 九谷焼 カップソーサー","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this set distinctive is how Nakamura Toshito has treated it as one unified surface for his painting. The sparrows and snow move naturally from cup to saucer, creating a narrative that unfolds as you use it. The drawing itself becomes the focus—careful, deliberate, alive—a reminder of the artist's hand behind every ordinary gesture of lifting the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e福良 雀図 (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning \"Plump Sparrows Illustration\", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by celebrated Kutani ware artist Nakamura Toshito \/ 中村陶志人. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs expressed in Kitahara Hakushu \/ 北原白秋 ’s writing, “There is no other small bird that has had such deep interaction with humans as the sparrow. It is not just a familiar bird—it is deeply connected to us - sparrows simply cannot live without humans.” This piece reflects that sentiment with warmth and care. In Japanese tradition, sparrows are beloved not only for their close bond with daily life but also as beneficial birds \/ 益鳥 that protect crops and symbolize abundance, gratitude, and spiritual harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNakamura brings the sparrows to life in a quiet snowfall, their round forms embodying both vitality and calm. A treasured motif in family crests and paintings, the sparrow here becomes more than a bird; it becomes a gentle messenger of comfort and timeless connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the whole piece is handmade in Japan, slight irregularities in size, glaze, colour and texture might occur and reflect the nature of the artisan product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Handmade in Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ What's included? - One (1) Cup \u0026amp; Saucer in a Box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Material: Porcelain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Cup: Diameter 8 cm X Height 6.5 cm, Capacity 128 ml (Max 160 ml)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e- Saucer: Diameter 13.5 cm x Height 2.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e◾ Comes with a gift box. Great as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kutani","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55581664608561,"sku":"10000712","price":348.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0486\/0366\/0445\/files\/10000712_2.jpg?v=1785804926","url":"https:\/\/osara.com.au\/products\/kutani-ware-cup-saucer-03082601-0pqc","provider":"Osara Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}