Snow and Sparrows Round-Window Japanese Flower Vase MAKER_Hirota Glass Unofu glazed sauce container with

Unofu glazed sauce container with lid

The dark gold shine of tin adds to the artistry of the tray

making it easier to control pressure and maintain balance during grinding

Although a simple tool

these chopstick rests are crafted with intricate techniques

Snow and Sparrows Round-Window Japanese Flower Vase MAKER_Hirota Glass Unofu glazed sauce container withThis circular Kutani ware vase by Nakamura Toshito presents a winter scene shaped as much by form as by painting. The body is flattened into a rounded silhouette and opened with a single circular window, a peeking aperture that defines the vessels surface and presence. Across the soft gray glaze, powdery white specks settle in the air like a light drift. Extending beyond the front surface, a branch dusted with white becomes a resting place for three