Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Seigaiha Swallow & Wisteria Vase 23.20 cm 染錦青海波藤燕絵飾り花瓶 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Seigaiha Swallow & Wisteria Vase 23.20 cm
染錦青海波藤燕絵飾り花瓶
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.
*Somenishiki* is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by the use of colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow. The process begins with underglaze blue painting followed by glazing and firing at 1,300°C; subsequently, traditional Arita overglaze enamels are applied, and the piece is fired again at 800°C. Because a separate firing is required for each color applied, the creation of a single piece involves anywhere from four to ten firing cycles. Originating around 1675, *Somenishiki* (specifically the *Iro-Nabeshima* style) was initially produced for castle furnishings and as presentation gifts for the Shogunate, feudal lords, and the Imperial Court; these techniques and traditions are still preserved today.
**Swallow (*Tsubame*)**
Swallows are familiar birds, often known for building their nests under the eaves of houses. It is said that a swallow nesting under one's eaves brings good fortune and family prosperity; consequently, swallow motifs have long been cherished and utilized across a wide range of arts, including *makie* lacquerware and ceramics. With their charming appearance and modern aesthetic, swallows are a highly popular auspicious motif.
**Blue Ocean Waves (*Seigaiha*)**
This is a geometric pattern featuring fan-shaped waves layered in an alternating arrangement. Its perfected beauty as a traditional pattern appeals to everyone, and it has frequently appeared in *Iro-Nabeshima* and *Ko-Imari* (Old Imari) wares. It is an auspicious motif that embodies the wish for a peaceful life to continue forever—much like the ceaseless waves rolling across the vast, boundless ocean.
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 23.20 cm (9.134 ")
Diameter 13.20 cm (5.197 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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