{"product_id":"fujii-kinsai-arita-japan-ironabeshima-painting-of-mount-fuji-with-cranes-and-tortoise-good-fortune-auspicious-patterns-ornamental-plate-19-00-cm-free-shipping","title":"Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Sometsuke   Painting of Mount Fuji with Cranes and Tortoise  (Good Fortune Auspicious Patterns)  Ornamental plate 19.00 cm    吉祥文様 染付富士山鶴亀絵飾り皿（径１９ｃｍ）  - Free Shipping","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: red; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eFujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Sometsuke   Painting of Mount Fuji with Cranes and Tortoise  (Good Fortune Auspicious Patterns)  Ornamental plate 19.00 cm    \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e吉祥文様 染付富士山鶴亀絵飾り皿（径１９ｃｍ）  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDesign: Crane, Turtle, and Mt. Fuji (Auspicious Patterns)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eLimited edition piece; includes a bookmark detailing the artist's ceramic career.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eSigned by the artist. Comes in a wooden box.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eAll of our products are all handmade and hand painted by Master Fujii Kinsai,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003etherefore each individual item are slightly different each other.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e*Sometsuke* (blue-and-white ware) is a technique in which a design is painted onto a porcelain body using *gosu*—a pigment primarily composed of cobalt oxide—before a transparent glaze is applied and the piece is fired at high temperatures to produce a deep, beautiful indigo hue. Originating in Arita ware approximately four hundred years ago, this style has evolved into one of Japan's most iconic forms of ceramic decoration. The shade of indigo varies subtly depending on factors such as the cobalt oxide mixture, the glaze, the porcelain clay, and firing conditions, resulting in a diverse range of expressions—from vivid blue and soft, pale indigo to a rich, evocative deep indigo. Appreciating these delicate nuances in color and the unique character they impart is a major part of the appeal of *sometsuke*.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe cranes and tortoises depicted on the plate are auspicious creatures symbolizing longevity and prosperity—embodying the traditional Japanese saying that \"cranes live a thousand years and tortoises ten thousand.\" Their elegant forms have long been cherished by the Japanese people and featured in the designs of various traditional crafts, including *maki-e* lacquerware, textiles, and ceramics. As auspicious motifs representing family harmony, longevity, and prosperity, they lend a sense of prestige and refinement suitable for celebratory occasions and gifts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThe background features Mount Fuji, Japan’s iconic and majestic peak. Towering over the border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, it is the highest mountain in Japan and has long been an object of spiritual reverence and admiration. Designated a World Cultural Heritage site in 2013, it is globally recognized as a symbol of Japanese culture. Since ancient times, Mount Fuji has been revered as an emblem of good fortune, prosperity, and luck, cherished as an auspicious design that captures the heart of Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThis piece—featuring the crane and tortoise (symbols of longevity and prosperity) alongside Mount Fuji (an icon of Japan)—is rendered in the beautiful indigo hues of *sometsuke* (blue-and-white underglaze painting). It is a distinguished work of art that embodies the history and aesthetic sensibility of Arita ware. It makes a prized addition to any collection and is highly appreciated as a gift for occasions such as longevity celebrations, housewarmings, and commemorative events. Furthermore, thanks to its elegant beauty and motifs that epitomize Japanese culture, it is a popular choice for international recipients and as a souvenir from Japan, cherished worldwide as a masterpiece that conveys the beauty of Japanese tradition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff0000;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eLimited Edition Products by Master Fujii Kinsai Arita Saga Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eThe number of each production are very limited \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #0070c0; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt;\"\u003eand we sell only AAA+ (Finest quality item only).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: red; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003ePlate Size \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eHeight 2.7 cm (1.063 \")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eDiameter 19.00 cm (7.48 \")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: red; font-family: 'Arial Unicode MS'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003eDelivery Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eWe will ship your order within 10days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/1_2456520d-8f91-4a83-b646-17585954f509.jpg?v=1788919615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/2_551393ea-bb27-42aa-babd-bc3d6e79d72d.jpg?v=1788919615\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujii Kinsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56137941745986,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/1_2456520d-8f91-4a83-b646-17585954f509.jpg?v=1788919615","url":"https:\/\/www.teamwakon.com\/products\/fujii-kinsai-arita-japan-ironabeshima-painting-of-mount-fuji-with-cranes-and-tortoise-good-fortune-auspicious-patterns-ornamental-plate-19-00-cm-free-shipping","provider":"Magnificent Items from Japan (Team Wakon Japan)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}