Handcrafted Kutani Vase with Dancing Cranes in Snow | Nakamura Toshito

A handcrafted Kutani ware vase by the artist Toshito Nakamura. The two cranes are vividly painted, and the snow-filled scene, with delicate flakes appearing to drift down, brings the cranes to life. A truly collectible masterpiece.   Nakamura Toshito ◆First-class skilled workers ◆Commonly known as traditional craftsmen certified by the Minister of Industry 1974 - Selected for the 7th Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition for the first time. 1985 - Received the 38th Creative Exhibition Newcomer Award 1990 - Received the Hokka Prize at the 43rd Creative Exhibition Worked as a lecturer at the Ishikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute. 1994 - Received the Excellence Award at the 17th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition 1995 - Received the Encouragement Award at the 18th Traditional Kutani Ware Craft Exhibition 1997 - Selected for the 44th Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition for the first time 1998 - Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store Selec