Product Name

Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Shobu (Iris) Sake Cup (Guinomi) 

染錦菖蒲絵ぐい呑

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* is a traditional Arita ware style characterized by the incorporation 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. This style—also known as *Iro-Nabeshima*—originated around 1675, with pieces 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 *shōbu* (Japanese iris/sweet flag) is considered an auspicious plant; its flat, sword-like leaves and remarkably refreshing fragrance are said to ward off evil spirits. Furthermore, the pronunciation of its name—*shōbu*—evokes the concepts of competitive strength and the martial spirit (*shōbu*), symbolizing both tenacity and propriety. Long admired for their elegant appearance, these flowers have frequently been depicted in traditional ceramics such as Iro-Nabeshima and Ko-Imari ware. With their grace and refinement, *shōbu* motifs remain highly popular to this day.

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

Height 5.00 cm (1.969 ")

Diameter 5.40 cm (2.126 ")

Delivery Time

We will ship your order within 10days.