Cranes in Flight Japanese Flower Vase MATERIAL_Porcelain being perfect as a serving

being perfect as a serving bowl for daily meals and special occasions or for presenting Japanese confectioneries alongside traditional Japanese tea

The red Mount Fuji is known to bring good fortune

visible from the front and designed to protect the face by deflecting sword strikes from both sides

It is a testament to the artisan’s mastery

Its size makes it ideal for serving main dishes

Cranes in Flight Japanese Flower Vase MATERIAL_Porcelain being perfect as a servingCapturing the beauty of a fleeting moment in nature, this Kutani ware vase is crafted by artist Nakamura Toshito. A flock of cranes is depicted with their wings outstretched in graceful motion amid a softly frosted sky. The imagery evokes the hush of midwinter, when snow blankets the land and the air grows still. Nakamura employs the refined furi technique to dust the surface with pale speckles, lending the bluish glaze a layered texture. The result