Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Karakusa wari Sansuiga Ornamental Plate 46.00 cm 染錦唐草割山水絵飾り大皿（径46ｃｍ） - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Karakusa wari Sansuiga
Ornamental Plate 46.00 cm
(Sansuiga, Karakusa Monyou, Sensu)
染錦唐草割山水絵飾り大皿（径46ｃｍ）
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.
*Somenishiki* (Underglaze Blue and Overglaze Enamel)
*Somenishiki* is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by the use of colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow. The process begins with underglaze blue painting, followed by glazing and firing at 1,300°C; subsequently, traditional Arita overglaze enamels are applied, and the piece is fired again at 800°C. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, the creation of a single work involves anywhere from four to ten separate firings. Originating around 1675, *Somenishiki* (specifically the *Iro-Nabeshima* style) was initially produced for castle furnishings and as presentation gifts for the Shogunate, feudal lords, and the Imperial Court. These techniques and traditions continue to be passed down to the present day.
*Sansui-ga* (Landscape Painting)
*Sansui-ga* is a style of landscape painting that depicts nature with rich shading using only the varying tones of *gosu* (cobalt blue), a traditional Arita ware pigment. Originally introduced to Japan from China, this style resonated deeply with the Japanese people and became integrated into Japanese culture; it was applied to fine arts and crafts, giving rise to a wide variety of uniquely Japanese works. These landscapes—featuring deep mountains and flowing rivers—evoke a serene, profound, and mysterious world (*yūgen*) far removed from the worldly entanglements of everyday life.
*Karakusa* (Arabesque/Scrolling Vine Pattern)
The *karakusa* pattern depicts the intertwining vines of plants. Arita ware features a wide variety of these patterns, such as *kiku-karakusa* (chrysanthemum arabesque), *botan-karakusa* (peony arabesque), and *kiri-karakusa* (paulownia arabesque)—which combine vines with flowers, leaves, or fruits—as well as the *tako-karakusa* (octopus arabesque) pattern, named for its resemblance to the suction cups on an octopus's tentacles. Admired by all for its perfected beauty as a traditional motif, it appears frequently on Arita and Imari ware. Because the scrolling vines extend endlessly in all directions, the pattern is considered an auspicious symbol representing longevity and prosperity.
*Ougi* / *Sensu* (Folding Fans)
Folding fans are considered auspicious because, when opened, they spread out into a fan shape that widens toward the edge—a form known as *suehirogari*, symbolizing ever-expanding good fortune and prosperity. Designs on Arita and Imari ware frequently feature motifs such as flowers and birds depicted within fan-shaped panels. These are traditional, auspicious patterns—elegant in style—that embody the wish for enduring happiness.
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
Diameter 46.00 cm (18.110 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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