{"product_id":"handmade-kutani-tit-cup-gift-set-by-nakamura-toshihito","title":"Hand-Painted Kutani Ware Cup Set by Nakamura Toshihito","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"402\" data-end=\"479\"\u003eBy Master Artisan Nakamura Toshihito | Limited Production | Made in Japan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"481\" data-end=\"683\"\u003eThis exceptional Kutani ware cup set is hand-painted by \u003cstrong data-start=\"537\" data-end=\"559\"\u003eNakamura Toshihito\u003c\/strong\u003e, a first-class skilled craftsman officially certified as a traditional Kutani Ware artisan by Japan’s Ministry of Industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"685\" data-end=\"883\"\u003eProduced in extremely limited quantities, this set represents master-level Japanese porcelain—created for collectors and those seeking meaningful, enduring gifts rather than mass-produced tableware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"885\" data-end=\"919\"\u003eA Versatile Cup for Tea \u0026amp; Sake\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eIn traditional Japanese ceramics, cups of this form are intentionally versatile. Neither strictly a tea cup nor solely a sake cup, they are designed to be enjoyed according to personal preference and occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1143\"\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eGreen tea, sencha, or hojicha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1207\"\u003eSake or other small pours\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1208\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1254\"\u003eQuiet daily rituals or celebratory moments\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1256\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eThis flexibility reflects the Japanese philosophy of mindful use—where one beautiful object can serve multiple purposes over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1419\"\u003eMaster Kutani Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1420\" data-end=\"1641\"\u003eEach cup is individually hand-painted using traditional Kutani techniques, featuring refined bird and seasonal floral motifs. The brushwork demonstrates balance, restraint, and depth—hallmarks of advanced Kutani artistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1643\" data-end=\"1815\"\u003eSubtle variations in shape, glaze tone, and painting are natural characteristics of handmade porcelain and are considered part of the beauty and authenticity of each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1817\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eAbout the Artist – Nakamura Toshihito\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"1997\"\u003eNakamura Toshihito is a distinguished Kutani ware artist with decades of experience in traditional Japanese ceramics. His career includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1999\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eSelected for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2018\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003eTraditional Kutani Ware Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e (1974, 1994)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2167\"\u003eRecipient of awards at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2131\"\u003eCreative Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e, including the Hokka Prize (1990)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2251\"\u003eSelected for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2187\" data-end=\"2230\"\u003eJapan Traditional Art Crafts Exhibition\u003c\/strong\u003e (1997, 1998, 2003)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2252\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2254\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eSolo exhibition at \u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2309\"\u003eNihonbashi Mitsukoshi Main Store\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2314\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eFormer lecturer at the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2402\"\u003eIshikawa Prefectural Kutani Ware Technical Training Institute\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2514\"\u003eHis work reflects both technical mastery and a deep commitment to preserving traditional Kutani craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2559\"\u003eA Thoughtful Gift for Special Occasions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2560\" data-end=\"2697\"\u003ePresented as a paired cup set and housed in a traditional wooden box, this piece makes a meaningful gift for moments worth commemorating:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2699\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2701\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eValentine’s Day\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2748\"\u003eAnniversaries or weddings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2749\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2751\" data-end=\"2768\"\u003eHoliday gifting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2769\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2771\" data-end=\"2795\"\u003eMilestone celebrations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2798\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003eRefined corporate or client gifts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2835\" data-end=\"2942\"\u003eRather than a seasonal novelty, this is a lasting object meant to be used, appreciated, and kept for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"2944\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003eSize \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3132\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2963\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"3019\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2965\" data-end=\"2980\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 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