Kutani Ware Vase - Yamada Ryuzan - Sparrow with Persimmon / 九谷焼 花瓶 F623-2993-CCB Each month features a new

Each month features a new illustration alongside a clean

To gracefully empty the vase

The loose brushwork and subtle splashes of pigment evoke the feeling of Japanese sumi-e painting

■ String came separately inside the box

Kutani Ware Vase - Yamada Ryuzan - Sparrow with Persimmon / 九谷焼 花瓶 F623-2993-CCB Each month features a newKutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. A single bird has paused on its spring journey, drawn to the ripening persimmon and tender new leaves. The moment feels genuinely observednot crowded with detail, but alive with quiet purpose. The cylindrical form is beautifully