Product Name

Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Kosometsuke Goldfish Sake Cup (Guinomi) 

古染付金魚絵ぐい呑

Limited edition piece; includes a bookmark detailing the artist's ceramic career.

Signed by the artist. Comes in a wooden box.

*Sometsuke* refers to ware decorated with patterns in a single shade of blue. This style originated in 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; a transparent glaze is then applied over the design before firing, causing the pigment to develop a blue color. The specific 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 hues range from vivid indigo to pale tones or deep, dark-tinged blues. 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 Korea, this style is characterized by an elegant and beautiful aesthetic that combines the warmth of white porcelain with the simplicity of blue-only decoration.

Goldfish
It is said that the goldfish originated from a red mutation of the crucian carp—known as the *hibuna*—discovered in China around the 4th century. They were introduced to Japan toward the end of the Muromachi period and have since been prized for their ornamental beauty. In Chinese, the character for "fish" in *kingyo* (goldfish) shares the same pronunciation as the character for "abundance" or "surplus"; consequently, the goldfish is regarded as an auspicious symbol of prosperity and good fortune. In Japan, they have been depicted in various forms, including haiku poetry, *kyoka* (humorous verse), and ceramics. With their charming appearance and evocative, modern aesthetic, they are a highly popular auspicious motif.

All of our products are all handmade and hand painted by Master Fujii Kinsai,

therefore each individual item are slightly different each other.

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).

Plate Size

Height 5.00 cm (1.969 ")

Diameter 5.40 cm (2.126 ")

Delivery Time

We will ship your order within 10 days.