Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Kinsai Seigaiha Phoenix Vase 27.50 cm 染錦金彩青海波鳳凰絵飾り花瓶① - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Kinsai Seigaiha Phoenix Vase 27.50 cm
染錦金彩青海波鳳凰絵飾り花瓶①
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 a multi-stage firing process. It begins with underglaze painting followed by glazing and firing at 1,300°C; next, traditional Arita overglaze enamels (in colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow) are applied and fired at 800°C; finally, gold accents are added to create intricate patterns. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, the creation of a single work involves five to ten separate firings. The result is a magnificent, dignified style that combines brilliant gold decoration with inventive color schemes and layouts.
**Phoenix (*Hō-ō*)**
Originating in ancient China, the phoenix is a legendary, auspicious bird—known as the "King of Birds"—and is counted among the "Four Auspicious Creatures" alongside the tortoise, *qilin*, and dragon. The legend of the phoenix was introduced to Japan during the Asuka period; its motif has since been used on a wide variety of decorative objects and furnishings and remains beloved today as a symbol of good fortune.
**Paulownia (*Kiri*)**
Since ancient times, the paulownia tree has been considered auspicious. Regarded as a noble tree, it serves—alongside the chrysanthemum—as an emblem of the Japanese Imperial Family. In Arita and Imari ware, the paulownia is traditionally depicted as the tree upon which the phoenix perches; consequently, the two are frequently combined to create elegant and distinguished designs.
**Seigaiha (Blue Ocean Waves)**
This is a geometric pattern featuring wave motifs drawn in fan-like shapes and layered in an alternating arrangement. Its perfected beauty as a traditional pattern has made it a universal favorite, frequently appearing in *Iro-Nabeshima* and *Ko-Imari* (Old Imari) wares. It is an auspicious pattern embodying the wish for a peaceful life to continue forever, much like the ceaseless waves of the vast, unending ocean.
Design
Phoenix, Kiri, Seigaiha.
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).
Material
Using real Gold
Vase Size
Height 27.50 cm (10.827 ")
Diameter 17.50 cm (6.890 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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