Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Koimari Style Kinrande Peony & Chrysanthemum Agarwood Pot 28.50 cm 古伊万里様式金欄手菊牡丹絵飾り沈香壺 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japam - Koimari Style Kinrande Peony & Chrysanthemum Agarwood Pot 28.50 cm
古伊万里様式金欄手菊牡丹絵飾り沈香壺
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.
**Old Imari Style**
Ceramics fired in the Hizen region (modern-day Saga and Nagasaki prefectures) from the late 17th to the late 18th century were exported to European nations via the port of Imari. Consequently, these Hizen ceramics came to be known both domestically and internationally as "Imari ware" (or "Old Imari") after the port from which they were shipped. Characterized by deep-toned underglaze blue, lavish use of red and gold pigments, and intricate floral patterns covering the entire surface, this style is thought to reflect the prosperous spirit of the Genroku era. Hizen ceramics exported to Europe were prized and displayed in royal palaces and aristocratic mansions. The elegant, magnificent style that captivated 17th-century Europe remains beloved today and endures as a representative style of Arita ware.
**Kinrande Style (Gold Brocade Style) and Gold Decoration**
While the term "Old Imari" generally refers to Hizen porcelain—including Arita ware—shipped from the port of Imari during the Edo period, the specific "Old Imari style" refers to a type of Arita polychrome ware known as *Kinrande* (gold brocade style) or gold-decorated ware. Emerging during the Genroku era (1688–1704) of the Edo period, this style remains a hallmark of Arita ware to this day. The name *Kinrande* implies a design resembling *kinran*—an expensive textile woven with gold thread. Characterized by deep-toned underglaze blue, lavish use of red and gold pigments, and intricate floral patterns covering the entire surface, this style is thought to reflect the prosperous spirit of the Genroku era. Highly decorative in nature, it was favored in Europe; even today, many pieces—such as large lidded jars—adorn museums and castles around the world. **Jinkō-tsubo (Lidded Jars for Aromatic Wood)**
These jars were designed to hold aromatic wood; while the lid was kept closed during daily use, it would be opened when guests arrived, allowing a fragrant scent to drift through the room and welcome them. Produced in the Hizen region (modern-day Saga and Nagasaki prefectures) between the late 17th and late 18th centuries, these jars were exported to Europe via the port of Imari. Consequently, Hizen porcelain came to be known both domestically and internationally as "Imari ware" (or "Old Imari"), named after the port of shipment. Once in Europe, these jars were prized as decorative treasures in royal palaces and aristocratic mansions. The graceful, magnificent style that captivated 17th-century Europe remains beloved today, adding a touch of splendor and opulence to interiors.
**Peony (Botan)**
With its magnificent, large blossoms and noble bearing, the peony has long been known in China as the "King of Flowers" and a symbol of wealth and honor. In Japan, too, the peony’s spectacular beauty has inspired its use in a wide variety of designs, from paintings to decorative arts. It is an auspicious motif that conveys a sense of elegant gentleness amidst its glamour.
**Chrysanthemum (Kiku)**
The chrysanthemum serves as the emblem of the Imperial Family. Renowned for its exquisite shape, color, and fragrance, it frequently appears in Old Imari and Iro-Nabeshima (colored Nabeshima) porcelain works. Along with the orchid, plum blossom, and bamboo, it is one of the "Four Gentlemen" (Shikunshi)—an auspicious motif that is deeply cherished.
Plate Size
Height 28.50 cm (11.220 ")
Diameter 16.50 cm (6.496 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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