Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Shinshayu Kinsai Mt. Fuji & Crain Cup & Saucer 辰砂釉金彩吉祥富士山鶴絵コーヒーカップ - Free shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Shinshayu Kinsai Mt. Fuji & Crain Cup & Saucer
辰砂釉金彩吉祥富士山鶴絵コーヒーカップ
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.
*Kinsai* (gold decoration) is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by a multi-stage process: underglaze blue painting followed by glazing and firing at 1,300°C; overglaze painting using traditional Arita colors (such as red, green, blue, and yellow) followed by firing at 800°C; and finally, the application of gold patterns for decoration. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, the creation of a single work involves five to ten separate firings. The result is a magnificent and dignified style that combines brilliant gold accents with inventive color schemes and layouts.
This piece utilizes a unique red glaze known as *shinsha* (copper-red glaze). Unlike painted pigments, the red hue—derived from copper within the glaze—possesses a rich, profound character. Furthermore, the *shinsha* glaze underwent *yōhen* (kiln transformation) during the reduction firing process, creating variations in the glaze's flow and color that allow the viewer to appreciate a "beauty born of chance."
**Mount Fuji**
Mount Fuji, Japan's highest peak, towers over the border between Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures. With its summit rising far above the clouds, it serves as a symbol of Japan and has long been cherished by the Japanese people as a spiritual home. Registered as a World Heritage site in 2013, it is widely known internationally as a celebrated mountain that embodies Japan and its culture. It is regarded as a highly revered and auspicious symbol—an omen of good fortune—and serves as an auspicious motif that evokes the very image of Japan.
**Cranes**
Along with the tortoise, the crane has long been revered as an auspicious creature; the saying "cranes live a thousand years, tortoises ten thousand" reflects their status as symbols of longevity. In Chinese legend, the deity Shōrōjin (God of Longevity) is said to have ridden a crane to invite the Eight Immortals. In Japan, too, the elegant crane is deeply loved, and its image is frequently incorporated into designs for *makie* lacquerware, ceramics, and more. As a gorgeous motif suited for celebrations, the crane symbolizes military victory, domestic harmony, and longevity; it is an auspicious design that conveys grace and nobility.
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).
Material
Using real Gold
Plate Size
Cup Height 6.5 cm (2.559 ")
Cup Diameter 8.2 cm (3.228 ")
Saucer Diameter 13.9 cm (5.472 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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