Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Sometsuke Phoenix & Tessen Vase 32.90 cm 染付鉄線花鳳凰絵飾り花瓶 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Sometsuke Phoenix & Tessen Vase 32.90 cm
染付鉄線花鳳凰絵飾り花瓶
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.
*Sometsuke* refers to ware decorated with patterns in a single blue color. 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, followed by a coating of transparent glaze and subsequent firing, which causes the design to turn blue. The shade of blue varies depending on factors such as the amount of cobalt oxide used, the glaze, the porcelain clay, and the firing method; the resulting colors range from vivid indigo to pale hues or deep, dark-tinged tones. Appreciating these subtle variations and the unique character of the color is one of the true pleasures of *sometsuke*. Introduced to Arita via China and the Korean Peninsula, the style is characterized by its elegance and beauty, combining the warmth of white porcelain with single-color blue decoration.
**Phoenix (*Hōō*)**
Since ancient times in China, the phoenix has been revered as the "King of Birds"—a mythical, auspicious creature counted among the "Four Auspicious Spirits" 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 items, including ornaments and furnishings, and it remains a beloved, auspicious pattern believed to bring good fortune.
**Clematis (*Tessen*)**
The name *tessen* (literally "iron wire") refers to the plant's vines, which are as strong as iron wire. Prized since ancient times for its graceful appearance, the clematis motif has frequently been depicted on Arita and Imari ware. With its charming aesthetic, the clematis remains a highly popular pattern today.
Design
Phoenix, Tessen.
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 32.90 cm (12.953 ")
Diameter 31.60 cm (12.441 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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