Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Benigumo Crane Sake Cup (Hai) 染錦紅雲鶴絵盃 - Free shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Benigumo Crane Sake Cup (Hai)
染錦紅雲鶴絵盃
Limited edition piece; includes a bookmark detailing the artist's ceramic career.
Signed by the artist. Comes in a wooden box.
All of our products are all handmade and hand painted by Master Fujii Kinsai,
therefore each individual item are slightly different each other.
"Somenishiki" is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by a multi-step process: first, underglaze blue patterns are applied and fired at 1,300°C; then, traditional overglaze enamels (in colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow) are painted on and fired again at 800°C. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, the creation of a single work involves anywhere from four to ten separate firings. This style—also known as "Iro-Nabeshima" (Colored Nabeshima)—originated around 1675, initially created for castle furnishings and as presentation gifts for the Shogunate, feudal lords, and the Imperial Court. These techniques and traditions continue to be preserved to this day.
The Crane
Along with the tortoise, the crane has long been revered as an auspicious creature—symbolized by the saying "cranes live a thousand years, tortoises ten thousand"—and is regarded as a bird of longevity. In Chinese legend, the deity of longevity (Shurojin) is said to have ridden a crane to invite the Eight Immortals. In Japan, too, the crane is cherished for its elegance, and its image is frequently incorporated into designs for *makie* lacquerware, ceramics, and more. With its magnificent appearance, the crane motif is considered highly auspicious and fitting for celebrations; it symbolizes military victory, domestic harmony, and longevity, conveying a sense of grace and nobility.
Condition
Limited Edition Products by Master Fujii Kinsai Arita Saga Japan.
The number of each production are very limited
and we sell only AAA+ (Finest quality item only).
Plate Size
Height 2.60 cm (1.024 ")
Diameter 9.00 cm (3.543 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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