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Cranes Dancing in Snow Japanese Flower Vase

Sale price$1,201.00 USD

Description

A work by foremost Kutani ware artist Nakamura Toshito, this vase is the pinnacle of elegance. Symbolizing eternal love, pairs of red crowned cranes dance among a wild flurry of snow, representing life’s challenges. Through this composition, Nakamura expresses how love endures, overcoming hardships with grace.

Nakamura masterfully incorporates the furi technique, adding depth and interest to the composition. Pigment is veiled across the surface to create the vase’s softly layered bluish-gray backdrop. This subtle gradation evokes the feeling of a wintry sky, enhancing the atmosphere of the artwork. The precision of this technique lends texture and realism, enriching the emotional impact of the scene.

Dancing among fluttering white speckles, the cranes convey a sense of calm and comfort within the dynamic composition. Native to Hokkaido, these red crowned cranes are not only striking but also deeply connected to Japanese culture. The gray sky meets fallen snow, forming a delicate setting for rendered pairs of cranes. In each pair, while one crane appears poised with an elegant, elongated neck, the other refrains, creating a delicate balance between reach and rest—a subtle harmony that reflects their lifelong bond. 

Known as tsuru in Japanese, cranes carry deep cultural significance. Through the proverb, "A crane lives for a thousand years, a tortoise for ten thousand years," they are seen as symbols of longevity. As they mate for life, cranes also represent eternal love, making this vase particularly meaningful as a gift, celebrating long life and enduring devotion.

Nakamura Toshito

Collection

Nakamura Toshito is celebrated for his exceptional realism, enlivening nature’s beauty across the surfaces of Kutani ware. His work transcends traditional motifs, blending intricate, lifelike depictions of flora, fauna, and wildlife with refined brush techniques. Viewers are invited to connect deeply with the tranquility and balance found in the natural world through Nakamura’s meticulous attention to detail. His art brings comfort, creating a moment of calm amid the bustle of everyday moments.

Interview

Nakamura Toshito stands out as a unique figure whose life and work defy easy categorization. With a background that spans office work, bodybuilding, and ceramics, his journey to becoming an artist was anything but conventional. However, it is precisely these rich life experiences that give his artistic voice its distinct texture. His work, filled with natural motifs, balances tranquility with intricate technique, and nowhere is this harmony more evident than in his vase depicting red-crowned cranes against a snowy winter backdrop.

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