{"product_id":"kutani-japanese-flower-vase-cranes-dancing-in-snow","title":"KUTANIWARE FLOWER VASE CRANES DANCING IN SNOW\/TOSHITO NAKAMURA","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accordion__content prose\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakamura masterfully incorporates the \u003cem\u003efuri\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDancing 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. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown as \u003cem\u003etsuru\u003c\/em\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetailed product information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Size  \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan class=\"HwtZe\" lang=\"en\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"jCAhz ChMk0b\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ryNqvb\"\u003eWidth 18.5 depth 6.5 x height 21 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ZSCsVd\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Type  \u003c\/strong\u003ePaulownia box with string\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist　\u003c\/strong\u003eToshito Nakamura\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUTANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44317710287043,"sku":"k8-2036","price":1173.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7164\/9731\/files\/he5herhe.jpg?v=1743083957","url":"https:\/\/jp-art.live\/products\/kutani-japanese-flower-vase-cranes-dancing-in-snow","provider":"JP-ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}