Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Kiku Karakusa monyou Vase 30.50 cm 染錦菊唐草文様飾り鶴首花瓶 - Free Shipping
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Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Kiku Karakusa monyou Vase 30.50 cm
染錦菊唐草文様飾り鶴首花瓶
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* (literally "dyed and brocaded") is a traditional style of Arita and Imari ware characterized by the incorporation of colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow. The process involves applying glaze over underglaze blue patterns and firing the piece at 1,300°C; subsequently, traditional Arita overglaze enamels are applied, followed by a second firing at 800°C. Because the piece is fired once for each color applied, the creation of a single work requires between four and ten separate firings. The *Somenishiki* style—specifically known as "Iro-Nabeshima" (Colored Nabeshima)—originated around 1675; these pieces were initially crafted as furnishings for the castle and as gifts for the Shogunate, feudal lords, and the Imperial Court. These techniques and traditions continue to be preserved to this day.
**The Iro-Nabeshima Style**
Wares intended for gifts or personal use by the Nabeshima family of Saga were produced in the domain's official kiln. Pieces created in this official kiln are known simply as "Nabeshima" and are highly acclaimed worldwide. As they were commissioned as gifts, the resulting products were of exceptional quality and possessed a refined, dignified aesthetic. It is believed that the official kiln was originally established at Iwataya-gawachi (Arita) during the Kan'ei era (1624–1644), relocated to Minami-gawara (Arita) during the Kanbun era (1661–1673), and finally moved to Okawachi (Imari City) during the Enpō era (1673–1680). While "Nabeshima" ware includes celadon and underglaze blue pieces, those featuring overglaze enamel colors are specifically designated as "Iro-Nabeshima." The decoration of Iro-Nabeshima is based on a four-color palette: the blue of the underglaze and the red, green, and yellow of the overglaze enamels. The Nabeshima style lives on today as a decorative technique in modern Arita ware.
**Chrysanthemum (*Kiku*)**
The chrysanthemum serves as the emblem of the Imperial Family. Renowned for its exquisite shape, color, and fragrance, it is a frequent motif in Old Imari and Iro-Nabeshima works. Along with the orchid, plum, and bamboo, it is one of the "Four Gentlemen" (*Shikunshi*)—an auspicious pattern deeply cherished in Japanese culture. Karakusa (Arabesque)
The *karakusa* (arabesque) pattern depicts the intertwining vines of a plant. A wide variety of these designs appear in Arita ware, ranging from patterns combining vines with flowers, leaves, and fruit—such as chrysanthemum, peony, and paulownia arabesques—to the "octopus arabesque" (*tako-karakusa*), named for its resemblance to the suction cups on an octopus's tentacles. Appreciated by all for the perfected beauty of this traditional design, it has frequently adorned Arita and Imari ware pieces. Because the arabesque pattern extends endlessly in all directions, it is considered an auspicious motif symbolizing longevity and prosperity.
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).
Vase Size
Height 30.50 cm (12.007 ")
Diameter 20.20 cm (7.952 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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