Kutani Ware Vase - Nakamura Toshito - Two Warblers in Spring / 九谷焼 花瓶 鶯 Hydrangea "夏" (Natsu) embodies the essence

"夏" (Natsu) embodies the essence of summer—radiating warmth

Children are not permitted to participate in or accompany guests to the workshop

◾Shigaraki vases are treated to minimize water leakage but may absorb water over time

Gosu Akae (呉須赤絵) refers to a style of overglaze red painting applied on top of underglaze

Kutani Ware Vase - Nakamura Toshito - Two Warblers in Spring / 九谷焼 花瓶 鶯 Hydrangea "夏" (Natsu) embodies the essenceThis vase captures a moment of spring pause: two Warblers perched among delicate blossoms, their branches rendered in fine black brushwork while soft pink flowers bloom around them. The composition has an almost contemplative qualitythe Warblers seem to be watching or listening rather than moving, creating a sense of stillness within nature. (Fukura Suzumezu), meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by