Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Kinsai Crane & Pine Incense burner 32.50 cm 染錦金彩松鶴絵飾り大香炉 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japam - Somenishiki Kinsai Crane & Pine
Incense burner 32.50 cm
With Shishi (Lion) shape handle of lid portion.
染錦金彩松鶴絵飾り大香炉
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 creation process. It begins with underglaze painting followed by glazing and firing at 1,300°C; next, traditional Arita overglaze enamels (red, green, blue, yellow, etc.) are applied and fired at 800°C; finally, gold accents are added to create patterns and decorative details. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, a single work may undergo five to ten separate firings before completion. The result is a magnificent, dignified style that combines brilliant gold decoration with inventive color schemes and layouts.
**Crane**
Along with the tortoise, the crane has long been revered as an auspicious creature—symbolized by the saying "cranes live a thousand years, tortoises ten thousand"—and is considered a bird of longevity. In Chinese legend, the deity of longevity (Shou-lao-ren) is said to have ridden a crane to summon the Eight Immortals. In Japan, too, the elegant crane is deeply cherished, and its motif appears in a wide variety of art forms, including *makie* lacquerware and ceramics. As a pattern suitable for celebrations, it is highly auspicious—symbolizing military victory, family harmony, and longevity—and conveys a sense of grace and nobility.
**Pine**
The pine tree, which retains its green foliage even while enduring wind, snow, and bitter cold, is a symbol of longevity. Its dignified appearance has long been admired, and it frequently appears as a motif in *Iro-Nabeshima* and *Ko-Imari* (Old Imari) ceramics. Evoking an air of nobility, the pine is a classic, auspicious motif that remains highly popular to this day.
**Lion (Shishi)**
The lion has long reigned as the "king of beasts," serving as a symbol of valor, grandeur, and power. In Japan, the motif gained popularity among the samurai class around the Muromachi period and has since been used across a wide range of media, including ceramics and paintings. It is also believed that having a lion "bite" one's head brings good health and wards off illness; consequently, the *shishi-mai* (lion dance) has traditionally been performed during New Year's celebrations and other festive occasions. Since ancient times, the lion has been regarded as a highly auspicious symbol, believed to herald good fortune and bring happiness, as well as to ward off disease.
Material
Using real Gold
Plate Size
Height 32.50 cm (12.795 ")
Diameter 26.50 cm (10.433")
Width 20.60 cm (8.110 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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