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Infusing the warmth of hand-molding with the breath of life.

This artist brings striking sensibility and a fresh perspective to Kutani ware, a traditional craft. With a professional background as a veterinarian, an extremely unusual career path in the world of Kutani ware, the artist creates an original worldview, captivating viewers with their unique take on "birds," which they dearly love.

A leading expert in detailed red-glazed painting.
A fascinating world of red created by extremely fine lines

The intricate patterns and the strength and weakness of the lines create a rich, deep and gorgeous overglaze design, despite being a single red color, that captivates the viewer. These intricate and elegant works are highly acclaimed both at home and abroad.

Poems of the four seasons.
Color illustration by Yamada Yoshiaki.

His works, which feature fresh colors that he has created by expanding on the traditional Kutani five colors and delicate painting that is meticulous down to the smallest detail, have received such high praise that he has been honored to be purchased by the Imperial Household Agency on multiple occasions.

A touching beauty painted using traditional techniques.

Born as the eldest son of the second-generation head of the prestigious Kutani ware kiln "Kogaigama", his works are highly acclaimed for their modern sensibility and outstanding technique while inheriting tradition.

The inherited "Morikin Aobu technique"
Unique pointillist beauty

Nakata Kingyoku III is a leading expert in the "Morikin Aochibu technique." Aochibu is a technique of drawing round dots using a special tool called an itchin. The Aochibu of the third generation Kingyoku is particularly small, and yet the same size is lined up at equal intervals. This unique appearance offers a unique charm.

A painter who continues to carry on the traditional Kutani style.

He inherited the techniques of the Ko-Kutani style and Yoshidaya kiln of early Kutani. While using traditional designs such as landscapes and themes of flowers, birds, wind and moon, he captivates with his works that have a modern and sophisticated atmosphere.