Kutani Ware Vase - Kingfisher by the Riverside / 九谷焼 花瓶 S-6303 ■ Dimension (Sweets Fork): 12

■ Dimension (Sweets Fork): 12

Each piece carries the tactile beauty of handcrafted clay – its natural textures

One (1) Lotus Plate

this vase is a celebration of nature’s fleeting beauty — a tribute to the hydrangeas of Cape Tappi and the ever-changing blues of the Japanese summer

Obori Soma ware (大堀相馬焼) has been crafted in Namie

Kutani Ware Vase - Kingfisher by the Riverside / 九谷焼 花瓶 S-6303 ■ Dimension (Sweets Fork): 12Kutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. A kingfisher commands the centre of this compact vasepainted with the kind of close observation that suggests real watching, real care. The bird's vivid plumage sits perfectly against the subtle water motifs that anchor the piece below,