Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Reproduced Koimari Somenishiki Kinsai Karakusawari Hanakagozu Vase 23.00cm 倣・古伊万里染錦金彩唐草割花籠図飾り花瓶 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Reproduced Koimari Somenishiki Kinsai Karakusawari Hanakagozu Vase 23.00 cm
Early Imari ware style
(Auspicious Omens Motif)
倣・古伊万里染錦金彩唐草割花籠図飾り花瓶
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.
*Kinsai* (Gold Decoration) is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by intricate gold ornamentation applied over a base of underglaze blue and traditional overglaze enamels. The process involves multiple firings: first, the piece is glazed and fired at 1,300°C; next, traditional Arita colored enamels (such as red, green, blue, and yellow) are applied and fired at 800°C; finally, gold patterns are added and fired again. Because each color requires a separate firing, a single piece may undergo five to ten firing cycles before completion. The result is a magnificent, prestigious style that combines dazzling gold accents with inventive color schemes and layouts.
*Karakusa* (Arabesque)
The *karakusa* pattern depicts the intertwining vines of a plant. Arita ware features a wide variety of these patterns, ranging from floral arabesques—combining vines with motifs like chrysanthemums, peonies, or paulownia—to the distinctive *tako-karakusa* (octopus arabesque), named for its resemblance to the suction cups on an octopus tentacle. As a perfected traditional design, its beauty appeals to a broad audience, making it a frequent motif in Arita and Imari wares. Because the vines extend endlessly in all directions, the pattern is considered an auspicious symbol representing longevity and prosperity.
*Ko-Imari* (Old Imari) Style
Ceramics produced in the Hizen region (modern-day Saga and Nagasaki prefectures) from the late 17th to the late 18th century were exported to Europe via the port of Imari. Consequently, these Hizen ceramics came to be known both domestically and internationally as "Imari" (or "Old Imari") after the port from which they were shipped. Characterized by deep underglaze blue tones, lavish use of red and gold enamels, and intricate floral patterns covering the entire surface, this style is believed to reflect the affluent spirit of the Genroku era. Once they reached Europe, these Hizen ceramics were highly prized and displayed in royal palaces and aristocratic mansions. This graceful and magnificent style, which captivated 17th-century Europe, remains beloved today and stands as a signature style of Arita ware that has been passed down to the present.
Peony
With its large, magnificent blossoms and noble bearing, the peony has long been known in China as the "King of Flowers" and revered as a symbol of wealth and honor. In Japan, too, the peony's breathtaking beauty has inspired its use in a wide array of designs, from paintings to decorative arts. It is an auspicious motif that embodies both splendor and an elegant, gentle grace.
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).
Vase Size
Height 23.00 cm (9.055 ")
Diameter 17.80 cm (7.008 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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