Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Kosometsuke Goldfish Tea cup for Tea ceremony 古染付金魚遊図抹茶茶碗 - Free Shipping
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Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Kosometsuke Goldfish Tea cup for Tea ceremony
古染付金魚遊図抹茶茶碗
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.
*Sometsuke* refers to ware decorated with patterns in a single shade of blue. This style originated in Arita-yaki (Arita ware) 400 years ago. The process involves applying an underglaze design—using pigments known as *gosu* (composed of materials such as cobalt oxide, manganese, iron, and kaolin)—onto the raw porcelain body; a transparent glaze is then applied over the design before firing, causing the pattern to emerge in a distinctive blue hue. The specific shade of blue varies depending on factors such as the amount of cobalt oxide used, the glaze composition, the type of porcelain clay, and the firing method; the resulting colors range from vivid indigo to pale tones or deep, dark-tinged blues. Appreciating these subtle nuances and the unique character of the color is one of the true pleasures of *sometsuke*. Introduced to Arita via China and Korea, the style is characterized by an elegant beauty, combining the warmth of white porcelain with the simplicity of single-color blue decoration.
Goldfish
It is said that the goldfish originated from a red mutation of the crucian carp—known as the *hibuna*—discovered in China around the 4th century. They were introduced to Japan toward the end of the Muromachi period and subsequently became highly prized as ornamental fish. In Chinese, the word for "fish" (*yu*) shares the same pronunciation as the word for "abundance" or "surplus" (*yu*); consequently, the goldfish is regarded as an auspicious symbol of prosperity and wealth. In Japan, the goldfish has been depicted in various forms, including haiku poetry, *kyoka* (humorous verse), and ceramics. With their charming appearance and a design that is both modern and evocative, goldfish are a highly popular auspicious motif.
Material
Using real Gold
Size
Cup Height 7.8 cm (3.071 ")
Cup Diameter 13.40 cm (5.276 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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