Kutani Cherry Blossom & Kingfisher Vase | Nakamura Toshito

Bring museum-level Japanese craftsmanship into your space with this extraordinary hand-painted Kutani ware vase by master artisan Toshito Nakamura.

This rare horizontal Japanese porcelain vase is adorned with cherry blossoms drifting in the breeze and a vivid kingfisher, a traditional symbol of renewal, beauty, and fleeting moments.
Every detail is painted by hand using traditional Kutani overglaze techniques, creating luminous depth and refined texture.

This is not mass-produced décor.
Each vase is created in extremely limited quantities, making it a true collectible Japanese ceramic art piece.

Why You’ll Love It

• Hand-painted Kutani ware vase made in Japan

• By nationally certified master craftsman Toshito Nakamura

• Traditional Japanese porcelain with Kutani overglaze technique

• Cherry blossom & kingfisher Japanese motif

• Sculptural horizontal form (rare Kutani silhouette)

• Limited edition Japanese art pottery

• Each piece is unique

• A statement piece for refined interiors and collectors

About the Artist – Toshito Nakamura

Certified Traditional Craftsman by the Japanese Ministry of Industry
Selected for the Traditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition since 1974

Recipient of national awards including:
• Creative Exhibition Newcomer Award (1985)
• Hokka Prize (1990)
• Excellence Award (1994)

Exhibited at the Japan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition
Solo exhibition at Nihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store
Former lecturer at the Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute

This vase represents decades of Japanese ceramic mastery and artistic legacy.

Perfect For

• Entry consoles, sideboards, or display shelves

• Tea rooms, meditation rooms, or gallery-style interiors

• Japandi, minimalist, or wabi-sabi spaces

• Sculptural centerpiece or floral arrangement

• Luxury housewarming, wedding, or milestone gifts

• Collectors of Japanese ceramics & fine art

Product Details

Artist: Toshito Nakamura
Origin: Japan
Material: Porcelain
Technique: Traditional Kutani overglaze, hand-painted
Size:

• Width: 24.5 cm (9.65 in)

• Depth: 6 cm (2.36 in)

• Height: 12 cm (4.72 in)
  Care: Hand wash only
  Note: Each piece is handmade. Variations in glaze and painting are natural and part of its beauty.