Yuri-Ginsai Pale Azure Rising Steam Pattern Vase MOTIF_Owl and the passage of time

and the passage of time

The spout allows dressings to be poured directly from the mortar

the bowl is durable and easy to use

This fun and versatile small plate is perfect for serving side dishes

where logs are carefully carved into products while being rotated on a lathe

Yuri-Ginsai Pale Azure Rising Steam Pattern Vase MOTIF_Owl and the passage of timeNakada Kazuo introduces a contemporary sensibility to Kutani ware through his innovative yuri ginsai technique. Designated as a Holder of Important Intangible Cultural Heritage, commonly referred to as a Living National Treasure, he incorporates silver beneath a translucent soft blue glaze, reshaping inherited ceramic traditions into compositions marked by restraint, nuance, and depth. Across the surface, layered tatewakumon (rising steam