Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み 山形鋳物 autumn is a time to

autumn is a time to appreciate nature’s fleeting splendour

and the city now called Tokyo

Tsugaru transforms into a world of white

A revered character in Japanese calligraphy

Kutani ware Yunomi Tea Cup - Nakamura Toshito - Sparrow with Camellia / 九谷焼 湯呑み 山形鋳物 autumn is a time to, meaning "Plump Sparrows Illustration", is a delicately framed porcelain artwork by celebrated Kutani ware artist Nakamura Toshito. Known for his mastery of natural motifs and emotional depth, Nakamura has been recognized as a "First Class Traditional Craftsman" in Japan. His works are treasured for their exceptional realism and quiet elegance, often capturing the harmony between nature and human life. As expressed in Hakushu Kitahara ()s writing,