Nakamura Toshito Hand-Painted Vase: Grape Vines & Sparrow

This exquisite vase by Nakamura Toshito features a masterful dual-sided design. One side is fully adorned with intricate grapevine motifs and a flying sparrow, while the other showcases a minimalist composition with a sparrow perched gracefully on a branch, leaving much of the surface elegantly unadorned. The contrasting designs create a serene and poetic ambiance, making it a true work of art. Perfect for collectors, this vase is a timeless masterpiece worthy of admiration and display.   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 Cr