Fujii Kinsai Arita Japan - Sometsuke Uzura (Quail) Vase 17.50 cm 染付鶉絵飾り花瓶 - Free Shipping
Product Name
Fujii Kinsai Arita - Sometsuke Uzura (Quail) Vase
(Auspicious Omens Motif)
染付鶉絵飾り花瓶
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.
*Sometsuke* refers to ware decorated with patterns in a single shade of blue. This style originated in Arita ware 400 years ago. The process involves applying an underglaze—made from pigments such as cobalt oxide, manganese, iron, and kaolin—onto the raw porcelain body, then coating it with a transparent glaze and firing it; the pigment turns a distinctive blue during firing. The shade of blue varies depending on the amount of cobalt oxide used, the glaze, the porcelain clay, and the firing method, resulting in a wide range of hues—from vivid indigo to pale tones or deep, dark-tinged blues. Appreciating these subtle variations and the unique character of the color is one of the true pleasures of *sometsuke*. Introduced to Arita via China and Korea, the style is characterized by its elegance and beauty, combining the warmth of white porcelain with simple, blue-only decoration.
Quail (*Uzura*)
The quail is a migratory bird of the pheasant family, characterized by a round body, a short tail, and reddish-brown plumage speckled with black, yellow, and white. Long a popular subject in crafts and paintings, the quail motif is cherished for its adorable, heartwarming, and gentle appearance. Because the bird's call sounds like the Japanese phrase *go-kitchō* (meaning "an auspicious omen"), it is regarded as a highly lucky motif that brings good fortune.
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 17.50 cm (6.890 ")
Diameter 15.20 cm (5.985 ")
Delivery Time
We will ship your order within 10 days.
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