{"product_id":"fujii-kinsai-arita-japan-somenishiki-japanese-chestnut-japanese-tea-cup-yunomi-free-shipping","title":"Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Japanese Chestnut Japanese Tea Cup  (Yunomi) 染錦栗絵湯呑 - 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 - Somenishiki Japanese Chestnut Japanese Tea Cup (Yunomi) 染錦栗絵湯呑 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"color: #3d85c6; font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\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 \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\u003cspan style=\"color: #6aa84f;\"\u003eMaster Fujii's autographed on back side of all work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eCeramic artist Kinsai Fujii, a bearer of the Arita-yaki tradition, creates vessels designed to harmonize with the user's lifestyle. While he excels in the gorgeous *nishiki-e* (polychrome) styles characteristic of historic Ko-Imari and Iro-Nabeshima wares, he remains grounded in the belief that \"everyday tableware represents the true essence of ceramics.\" Each piece is meticulously crafted by hand—incorporating hand-painted details—with a focus on the \"beauty of utility,\" creating items that one naturally reaches for at the daily dining table.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eThis *yunomi* (tea cup) features a chestnut motif painted using *sometsuke* (underglaze blue) and traditional Arita pigments, set against the soft, rustic texture of *isubai-yu* (Japanese evergreen oak ash glaze). The design draws inspiration from *kachiguri*—dried chestnuts that have been pounded to remove their shells and astringent skins. Because the word *kachi* (meaning \"to pound\") is a homophone for *kachi* (meaning \"to win\" or \"victory\"), this motif has long been cherished as an auspicious symbol of good fortune. This design, symbolizing bountiful harvests and victory, embodies a subtle, heartfelt wish within an everyday object, reflecting the understated elegance characteristic of Japanese tableware culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eA distinctive feature of the *isubai-yu* glaze is how its appearance shifts slightly during firing, causing the outlines of the underglaze blue painting to softly bleed. This prevents the pattern from appearing overly sharp, creating a gentle, serene impression that fosters a deeper attachment the more the cup is used. The interplay between the glaze's natural variations and the unique character of the hand-painted art ensures that every piece possesses a one-of-a-kind charm.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eDesigned for comfort and longevity, the cup features a shape that fits naturally in the hand and a well-balanced weight, making it ideal for daily use. It avoids excessive ostentation, offering a refined presence that breathes life into the Arita-yaki tradition and the artist's vision. It is a vessel that quietly enriches everyday moments and grows closer to the heart with every use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-US\" style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica','sans-serif'; font-size: 11pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\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;\"\u003eSize \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eHeight 7.80 cm (3.071 \")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eDiameter 7.00 cm (2.756 \")\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003eWe will ship your order within 10 days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/1_a7814280-a91f-4e8a-8994-473cbc6ae1b5_2048x2048.jpg?v=1551415623\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/2_56ef26fb-c839-40f4-aabd-c77d51b7814d_2048x2048.jpg?v=1551415634\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/3_f367c17c-ebb9-47b3-8996-91e0b83be301_2048x2048.jpg?v=1551415639\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #3d85c6;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/files\/4_48758618-39a2-49cc-b116-f42b236d4bc1_2048x2048.jpg?v=1551415642\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fujii Kinsai","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":6232064323,"sku":"","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0670\/2217\/products\/1_ed9eb496-f5f9-44a6-8f28-9ee9229e04a9.jpg?v=1439944992","url":"https:\/\/www.teamwakon.com\/products\/fujii-kinsai-arita-japan-somenishiki-japanese-chestnut-japanese-tea-cup-yunomi-free-shipping","provider":"Magnificent Items from Japan (Team Wakon Japan)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}