Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Weeping plum & sparrow Vase 25.50 cm 染錦枝垂れ梅雀絵飾り花瓶② - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Somenishiki Weeping plum & sparrow Vase 25.50 cm
染錦枝垂れ梅雀絵飾り花瓶②
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 underglaze blue decoration and firing the piece at 1,300°C, followed by painting with traditional Arita overglaze enamels and firing again at 800°C. Because the piece is fired after the application of each color, 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 produced 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 at the domain's official kiln. Pieces created at this kiln are known simply as "Nabeshima" and are highly acclaimed worldwide. Because they were commissioned as gifts, the resulting products were of exceptional quality and possessed a refined, dignified aesthetic. The official kiln was originally established at Iwataya-gawachi (Arita) during the Kan'ei era (1624–1644), moved to Minami-gawara (Arita) during the Kanbun era (1661–1673), and is believed to have been relocated 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 referred to as "*Iro-Nabeshima*" (Colored Nabeshima). The decoration of *Iro-Nabeshima* is based on a palette of four colors: 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.
**Sparrows**
Sparrows are familiar birds that have long been regarded as symbols of abundance. Frequently featured as subjects in crafts and paintings, they represent a charming, heartwarming, and gentle motif. Sparrows are considered auspicious birds that invite good fortune; they are believed to peck away at misfortune and bad luck while symbolizing an abundant harvest. As a motif, the sparrow embodies wishes for family prosperity and domestic well-being, making it a beloved and auspicious design.
Plum Blossom
The plum blossom, which endures the harsh winter to bloom before other plants, is revered as a symbol of vitality. It is also cherished as an auspicious flower that brings the blessings of flourishing descendants and a long, harmonious life, and is said to attract good fortune in relationships. It is a classic, celebratory motif that invites good luck.
Design
Weeping plum, Sparrow, Iro Nabeshima)
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 25.50 cm (10.039 ")
Diameter 31.40 cm (12.362")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10days.
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