This friendly bird is called 'Kokko' and is a design by Masahiro Mori for the Japanese porcelain manufacturer Hakusan. 'Kokko' can hold flowers or even pens or kitchen utensils, creating a cheerful atmosphere.

Hakusan Porcelain Co, Ltd. was founded in 1779 in Hasami, Nagasaki Prefecture, and has existed in its current form since 1958.
Under the leadership of designer Masahiro Mori, Hakusan was the leading porcelain producer in post-war Japan. The company has a long tradition of producing high-quality porcelain products and has been awarded prizes such as "Good Design" and "Long Life Design".

'Kokko' vase / utensil holder by Hakusan
Design: Masahiro Mori for Hakusan Porcelain
Material: Porcelain
Dimensions: 10.5 × 7 × 8.5cm
Made in Hasami, Japan.