{"title":"Gifts Over $100","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor statement gifts with lasting presence, this collection focuses on premium Japanese ceramics and decor above $100. Explore larger lucky cats, boxed tea and sake sets, art vases, and distinctive pieces chosen for milestone gifting and memorable unboxing.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"kutani-double-paw-maneki-neko","title":"Kutani Maneki Neko Lucky Cat — Chōhō Kiln Both Paws Up Hanazono 12 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Maneki Neko, Both Paws Up — Chōhō Kiln \"Hanazono\" (Flower Garden) Lucky Cat 12cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA hand-painted Kutani-yaki lucky cat figurine by \u003cstrong\u003eChōhō Kiln (九谷 長峰; the kanji is also read Nagamine)\u003c\/strong\u003e, distributed by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō) in Komatsu, Ishikawa Prefecture — the historical heart of Kutani-yaki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe both-paws-raised form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe familiar one-paw maneki neko comes in two well-known variants: the right paw raised \u003cem\u003e\"calls in good fortune (福)\"\u003c\/em\u003e and the left paw raised \u003cem\u003e\"calls in customers (商売繁盛).\"\u003c\/em\u003e The both-paws-up version pictured here brings the two together — read in shop culture as inviting both flows at once, a small gesture that suits a new business, a new home, or a desk that could use a little more luck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe \"Hanazono\" (Flower Garden) decoration\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAround the cat's body, Chōhō Kiln has piped the outlines of a flower garden in raised slip — a Kutani technique called \u003cem\u003e盛り絵 (mori-e)\u003c\/em\u003e — and filled them with overglaze enamel:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePink rose on the back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrange peony \/ chrysanthemum medallions on the sides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow daisy and blue chrysanthemum rosette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen leaves and white dots scattered across the white porcelain body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA pale-blue dotted collar with a small gold bell at the throat, tied at the back with a matching blue bow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is signed \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 長峰\u003c\/strong\u003e in red brush, with the kiln's raised relief mark — visible in the bottom photo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize and use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompact at W 7 × D 7 × H 12 cm (≈ 2.76 × 2.76 × 4.72 in), the figurine fits an entryway shelf, a tea-table corner, a shop counter, or a desk shelf. Hollow inside (kiln-firing standard) — \u003cem\u003enot a coin bank; there is no money slot.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKutani-yaki porcelain maneki neko, both paws raised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProducer kiln: \u003cstrong\u003eChōhō Kiln (九谷 長峰; alt. reading Nagamine)\u003c\/strong\u003e, Ishikawa Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistributor: 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Tōjudō)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePattern: \u003cem\u003eHanazono (花園 \/ Flower Garden)\u003c\/em\u003e, raised mori-e slip + overglaze enamel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm-class label: \u003cstrong\u003e4号 (4-gō, supplier catalogue label — NOT a centimetre measurement)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eActual size: W 7 × D 7 × H 12 cm (2.76 × 2.76 × 4.72 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (supplier-stated 陶磁器 \/ ceramic ware; vitrified white body with gold-leaf bell accent)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Paper presentation box included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker code: K9-1541\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e As a hand-painted figurine with gold-leaf accents, this piece is for display only — not food-safe, not dishwasher\/microwave safe. Dust with a soft dry brush or microfibre cloth. Slight variations in colour depth, brushwork, and floral placement are part of how each piece is decorated by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Chōhō Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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Decorated with a pink sakura-inspired design, it blends the familiar symbolism of Maneki Neko with a lighter, more floral decorative style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts compact size makes it easy to place on a shelf, desk, entryway table, or small display space. The raised paw and welcoming expression make it a thoughtful decorative accent for homes, studios, and gift giving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a lovely choice for cat lovers, collectors of Japanese decor, and anyone drawn to meaningful ceramic accents.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576211686,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474138597_chke.jpg?v=1774622194"},{"product_id":"kutani-gold-calico-lucky-cat","title":"Kutani Gold Calico Lucky Cat | Maneki Neko Figurine, 14 cm","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK570\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a warm touch of Japanese artistry and auspicious charm into your home with this Kutani ware Maneki Neko figurine. Finished in a gold calico-inspired style, it combines the familiar lucky cat silhouette with the decorative richness of Kutani ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 14 cm height gives it enough presence for shelf styling, entryway display, or a small shop counter without feeling oversized. The gold-accented calico pattern adds a lively, collectible look while keeping the piece bright and welcoming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a thoughtful choice for housewarming gifts, Japanese decor lovers, and collectors of lucky cat ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576441062,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474093953_n3tb.jpg?v=1774622196"},{"product_id":"kutani-tai-maneki-neko-lucky-cat","title":"Kutani Tai Maneki Neko Lucky Cat | Red Sea Bream Figurine, 11.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring cheerful Japanese symbolism into your home with this Kutani-style lucky cat figurine holding a red sea bream, a traditional symbol of celebration, prosperity, and good fortune in Japan. Compact yet full of character, it adds a meaningful decorative accent to the home, office, or shop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tai motif gives this lucky cat a festive and auspicious feeling, making it especially suitable for housewarmings, New Year decor, shop displays, and thoughtful gifts. Its medium-small size also makes it easy to place on a shelf, desk, entryway console, or retail counter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan in porcelain-like ceramic and packed in a paper box, this figurine is a lovely choice for collectors of Japanese decor and symbolic good-luck objects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487576670438,"sku":null,"price":110.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7474047205_fzg1.jpg?v=1774622197"},{"product_id":"toyo-sasaki-blue-cold-sake-set","title":"Toyo Sasaki Aqua Drizzle Sake Set | Glass Carafe \u0026 2 Cups, Turquoise Gradient, 320 ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring refined Japanese glass craftsmanship to your table with this handmade cold sake set by Toyo Sasaki Glass. The set includes one 300 ml carafe and two 55 ml cups, designed for elegant chilled sake service at home or as a thoughtful gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carafe includes a separate ice insert, helping keep sake cool without watering it down. The soft blue tone and flowing glass form create a calm, refined atmosphere that works beautifully for sake time, entertaining, or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and packed in an individual gift box, this set is a strong choice for sake lovers, Japanese glassware collectors, wedding or anniversary gifts, and elevated home bar styling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487577522406,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7479460570_o6db.jpg?v=1774622200"},{"product_id":"yakushi-kiln-maneki-neko-seven-lucky-gods","title":"Yakushi Kiln Double-Paw Maneki Neko | Seven Lucky Gods, 25.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA meaningful piece for the entryway of a new home, the corner of an office, or the front counter of a shop — this Yakushigama Seven Lucky Gods Maneki Neko stands 25.5 cm (about 10 inches) tall, with both paws raised to invite both customers and prosperity. Hand-painted in the Nishikisai (錦彩) multi-color overglaze style for which Yakushigama is best known.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy double-paw matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Maneki Neko tradition, a left paw raised invites customers, a right paw invites money. A double-paw cat is read as inviting both at once — making this variant a deliberate choice for shop counters and new businesses that want the cat to \"do the full job\" rather than specialize.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is the ceramic brand of \u003cstrong\u003eChugai Touen\u003c\/strong\u003e (中外陶園), a Seto City pottery workshop founded \u003cstrong\u003eAugust 13, 1952\u003c\/strong\u003e in Aichi Prefecture — home to one of Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eSix Ancient Kilns\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Nishikisai (錦彩) line is decorated with multi-color overglaze enamels in the brocade-like style that gives the line its name. The brand's name comes from a Yakushi Nyorai (薬師如来, the Buddha of Medicine) shrine that once stood on the workshop's grounds during the Edo period. The Seven Lucky Gods (Shichifukujin) themselves are a cornerstone of Japanese folklore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a full history of Yakushigama, the Seto novelty technique, and what makes a Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko different from generic Maneki Neko, read our guide: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/blogs\/journal\/yakushi-kiln-yakushigama-guide\"\u003eYakushi Kiln (Yakushigama): Seto's Modern Maneki Neko Tradition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece on a shop counter, café register, or restaurant entry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, anniversaries, housewarmings, and cat-loving collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSymbolic display piece for those who already collect Maneki Neko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does double-paw mean vs single-paw?\u003c\/strong\u003e Left paw raised invites customers; right paw invites money. Both paws raised invites both — generally read as the most \"complete\" form for shopkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho are the Seven Lucky Gods?\u003c\/strong\u003e The Shichifukujin: Ebisu (commerce), Daikoku (wealth), Bishamon (warriors), Benzaiten (arts), Fukurokuju (longevity), Jurojin (wisdom), Hotei (happiness).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — for decorative use only. Handle with care; dust with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore more Yakushi Kiln pieces\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/zen-kiln.com\/collections\/yakushi-kiln\"\u003efull Yakushi Kiln collection\u003c\/a\u003e — Mother and Kitten Maneki Neko, electric waving variants, coin banks, treasure boats, and zodiac figurines — all from Yakushigama in Seto.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487580471526,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7507005790_2lde.jpg?v=1774622210"},{"product_id":"large-maneki-neko-figurine-yakushi-kiln","title":"Yakushi Kiln Maneki Neko | Mallet, Sea Bream \u0026 Chirimen Collar, 26.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne of Yakushigama's most loaded \"layered fortune\" (招福重ね) Maneki Neko — a 26.5 cm hand-painted ceramic lucky cat that stacks twelve distinct Japanese good-luck symbols onto a single body. The calligraphy on the front reads 招福大開運 (Shōfuku Daikaiun — \"Inviting fortune, opening great luck\"), the explicit blessing for shop openings and new business beginnings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe full symbolic stack on this single piece\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManeki Neko\u003c\/strong\u003e (招き猫) — welcomes fortune\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRight paw raised\u003c\/strong\u003e — invites money\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagic mallet\u003c\/strong\u003e (打ち出の小槌) — Daikoku's wealth-striking mallet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSea bream\u003c\/strong\u003e (鯡 \/ tai) — puns with めでたい (medetai, \"auspicious\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrane\u003c\/strong\u003e (鶴) — \"1,000 years,\" longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTurtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (亀) — \"10,000 years,\" longevity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlum blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e (梅) — perseverance through hardship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePine\u003c\/strong\u003e (松) — eternal life, steadfastness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e×5 small maneki neko\u003c\/strong\u003e figurines — 招福重ね \"layered fortune\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e招福大開運 calligraphy\u003c\/strong\u003e — the explicit shop-opening blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this is rarer than a typical Maneki Neko\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Maneki Neko display one or two of these symbols. Yakushigama's 招福大開運 line is the workshop's \"all-on-one\" flagship — designed for collectors and gift-givers who want the most-loaded ceremonial form rather than a simpler decoration. The crane and turtle are sculpted in 3D (not painted), and the chirimen collar is real silk fabric tied by hand at the workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama is a kiln operated by Chuugai Toen in Seto City, Aichi — one of Japan's \"Six Ancient Kilns.\" The saie line is hand-finished with bright multi-color overglaze enamels. Each cat is individually painted, so brushwork varies slightly piece to piece — that's the hand of the artisan, not a flaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece on a shop counter, café register, or restaurant entrance — the 大開運 (\"great-opening\") theme is literally the shop-opening blessing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLucky-cat decor for an entryway, home office, or living-room shelf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTraditional gift for shop openings, new business launches, weddings, milestone housewarmings, retirement gifts, and cat-loving collectors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the golden item in the left paw?\u003c\/strong\u003e 打ち出の小槌 (uchide no kozuchi) — Daikoku's magic mallet, said to strike out wealth when shaken. 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Its tall, sculptural silhouette and flowing bands of color give it the presence of an art object while still retaining the quiet elegance of a vase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe compact footprint makes it easy to place on a shelf, console, or display niche, while the height gives it enough presence to stand on its own. It works beautifully as a decorative art vase, a statement ceramic object, or a thoughtful gift for collectors of Japanese pottery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented in a gift box, this vase is ideal for art-minded interiors, collectors of Japanese ceramics, and anyone drawn to contemporary color expression in traditional porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487581815014,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7473937421_e6jd.jpg?v=1774622216"},{"product_id":"amber-glass-sake-set-ice-pocket-carafe","title":"Amber Glass Sake Set with Ice Pocket Carafe | Toyo Sasaki Takasegawa","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: normal; mso-pagination: widow-orphan;\"\u003e\u003ca name=\"OLE_LINK502\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience refined Japanese glass craftsmanship with this amber sake set from Toyo Sasaki Glass, part of the Takasegawa series. 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Its softly textured amber glass surface adds warmth and atmosphere to the table, while the matching cups complete the set for quiet evenings, entertaining, or thoughtful gifting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade in Japan and presented as a gift-worthy set, this piece is ideal for sake lovers, collectors of Japanese glassware, and anyone looking for a refined barware accent with an understated presence.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487582535910,"sku":null,"price":115.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7475835894_g9da.jpg?v=1774622219"},{"product_id":"kutani-plum-blossom-tea-set","title":"Kutani Plum Blossom Tea Set | 400 ml Teapot \u0026 2 Yunomi Cups","description":"\u003cp\u003eBring a refined Japanese tea ritual into your home with this Kutani ware tea set, beautifully decorated with plum blossom motifs in red and blue tones. 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The body is Banko-yaki (万古焼) from Mie Prefecture — the petalite-clay tradition responsible for ~80% of Japan's donabe production due to its thermal-shock resistance. The matching lid is Seto-yaki (瀬戸焼) from Aichi Prefecture — a 1300-year-old overglaze decoration tradition; the white Seto body accepts a coral pink overglaze ground with a hand-painted white-yellow daisy-chain wreath (白小花繋ぎ文) circling the dome. 8-gō family size, serves 3–4 people. Distributed by Matsumoto Toki (松本陶器) of Aichi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍲 What it's for — Japanese hot-pot family cooking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8-gō (~25 cm) family-size donabe is the heart of Japanese winter cooking. 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Their 古薬師 (Ko-Yakushi, \"Old-Yakushi\") line uses a controlled crackle-glaze formula that mimics aged Yakushi-yaki — a designed, intentional finish, not natural aging. 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Shigaraki was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan (経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1976. The tradition is best known for its warm tan-through-charcoal clay body, ash-glaze (自然釉) firing effects, and the iconic Shigaraki tanuki (狸) figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarui Seitō (丸伊製陶) is a Shigaraki kiln. Their contemporary art-vase brand \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hechimon\" (へちもん)\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from Shigaraki dialect: a hechimon is an \"out-of-the-ordinary thing\" — a deliberate, sculptural piece that breaks from convention. The Banju series within Hechimon is the kiln's signature large-vase line, executed in dark Shigaraki kuro-clay with intentional broken-rim mouths and gold + ash decoration bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe broken rim (破れ口 \/ Yabure-guchi)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mouth of this vase is intentionally irregular — torn, jagged, naturally-shaped rather than smoothly thrown. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is NOT a defect.\u003c\/strong\u003e The yabure-guchi (破れ口) silhouette is a deliberate Shigaraki sculptural aesthetic, with roots in centuries of Shigaraki kiln practice where natural ash-melt and clay deformation during firing were embraced rather than corrected. Each Hechimon piece is hand-finished, so the exact rim shape varies — your piece will not look identical to the photographed example, and that is the point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses \u0026amp; display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIkebana single-stem or asymmetric arrangement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay vase for branches (matsubokku pine, willow, ume plum, cherry, dried grasses)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone sculptural object on a low shelf, alcove (tokonoma), or floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntryway \/ genkan vessel paired with seasonal greenery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA statement piece for a wabi-sabi, minimalist, or modern Japanese interior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487589384422,"sku":"ZK-VASE-MARUI-1-2599","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7551802221_6mkr.jpg?v=1774622247"},{"product_id":"shigaraki-turquoise-ikebana-vase","title":"Shigaraki-yaki Round Vase — Marui Seitō \"Hechimon\" Tama Form, 17 cm (Turquoise or White)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 17 cm spherical Shigaraki-yaki vase from \u003cstrong\u003e丸伊製陶 (Marui Seitō)\u003c\/strong\u003e under their contemporary art-vase brand \u003cstrong\u003e\"へちもん\" (Hechimon)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003eTama (玉 \"orb\")\u003c\/strong\u003e form-class is a perfect ball form with a clean circular mouth, hand-finished with vertical kakitsuke drag-line incisions running top-to-bottom across the body. \u003cstrong\u003eAvailable in two distinct glaze variants\u003c\/strong\u003e — choose the one that fits your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo variants\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant A — Seiran 晴嵐 (\"Clear Storm Wind\") TURQUOISE\u003c\/strong\u003e — A matte turquoise \/ cyan glaze across the whole sphere. The dark, unglazed Shigaraki clay interior is visible through the round mouth opening. Calm, atmospheric color — reads as Japanese sky-and-water blue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariant B — Hakutessa 白鉄砂 (\"White Iron Sand\") WHITE\u003c\/strong\u003e — A cream-white speckled glaze with even iron-oxide flecks throughout, plus a distinctive fringed-glaze halo around the mouth where the white glaze drips and feathers in a sun-rays pattern revealing the warm tan clay beneath. Quieter, earth-toned reading.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth variants share the same form, the same kakitsuke vertical drag-line texture, the same Shigaraki dark-clay body, and the same Marui Seitō Hechimon brand-line provenance. Pick by interior palette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Marui Seito \/ Hechimon Shigaraki Ware in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Shigaraki-yaki \u0026amp; Hechimon\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki ware (信楽焼) is one of the \u003cstrong\u003eSix Ancient Kilns of Japan (六古窯 \/ Rokkoyō)\u003c\/strong\u003e — six pottery-producing regions whose tradition stretches continuously from the Heian and Kamakura periods (10th–13th centuries) to the present. Shigaraki was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan (経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品) by METI in 1976.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarui Seitō's brand-line \u003cstrong\u003e\"Hechimon\" (へちもん)\u003c\/strong\u003e takes its name from Shigaraki dialect: a hechimon is an \"out-of-the-ordinary thing\" — a deliberate, sculptural piece that breaks from convention. Their Tama (玉 \"orb\") form is the round-sphere counterpart to the taller, broken-rim Banju series (see our companion 24cm \"Banju Natsume Vase\" listing).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA note on the two glazes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeiran (晴嵐)\u003c\/strong\u003e literally translates as \"clear storm wind\" or \"mountain mist in clear weather\" — a Japanese poetic phrase for the cool, calm atmospheric blue-green of mountain air after a storm clears. The turquoise glaze is named for this color-mood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHakutessa (白鉄砂)\u003c\/strong\u003e translates as \"white iron sand\" — referring to the iron-oxide speckle distribution that decorates the cream-white glaze ground. The \"iron sand\" effect is a traditional Japanese ceramic decoration where iron-bearing material is dispersed in the glaze to create the warm flecked appearance during firing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses \u0026amp; display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-stem ikebana or asymmetric small-arrangement vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBud vase for cherry, plum, ume, eucalyptus, or grass branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandalone sculptural object on a shelf, mantel, low table, or genkan entryway niche\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair both variants as a complementary still-life on a sideboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA wabi-sabi or modern Japanese interior accent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Turquoise","offer_id":47487589613798,"sku":"ZK-VASE-MARUI-HECHIMON-SEIRAN-TAMA-17CM","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47703422697702,"sku":"ZK-VASE-MARUI-HECHIMON-HAKUTESSA-TAMA-17CM","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/il_fullxfull.7503848412_zxl5.jpg?v=1774622247"},{"product_id":"tokoname-lucky-cat-statue","title":"Tokoname Maneki Neko Coin Bank, Lucky Cat Statue with Gold Koban 23 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003eA ceramic \u003cstrong\u003emaneki neko 招き猫\u003c\/strong\u003e lucky cat from the \u003cstrong\u003eTokoname-yaki 常滑焼\u003c\/strong\u003e tradition in Aichi Prefecture — one of Japan's \u003cstrong\u003eSix Ancient Kilns (六古窯)\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the historical capital of maneki neko production. The figure stands 23 cm tall (about 9 inches), with its left paw raised in the classic maneki greeting, its right paw resting on a large gold ōban-style coin inscribed with the Edo-era auspicious phrase \u003cstrong\u003e千万両 sen-man-ryō\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"ten million ryō\" — a wish for vast wealth), and a smaller gold disc above bearing the kanji \u003cstrong\u003e福 fuku\u003c\/strong\u003e (\"fortune\"). A gold-glitter pad sits on its chest under the coin, beneath a hand-painted red collar dotted with blue and silver accents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body is white with soft airbrushed tortoiseshell-style orange-and-brown shadow spots on the ears, the side flank, the back, the raised paw, and the tail — the characteristic \"burnt-edge\" sumi airbrush technique used by Tokoname maneki neko makers to soften the otherwise stark white slip. The face is hand-painted: orange-rimmed black pupils with yellow irises, a salmon-pink nose, fine sumi-black whiskers and mouth lines, red painted ear-interiors, and small red brush-tip claws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is a \u003cstrong\u003echokin-bako 貯金箱\u003c\/strong\u003e — a coin bank. A coin-insertion slot is set into the top of the head (visible from the rear view), and the figure functions as both a decorative maneki neko statue and an everyday savings vessel. The supplier ships it in a printed gift box (with a corrugated outer carton 14.5 × 16.5 × 25.5 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the size designation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier offers this maneki neko in a graded size series 4号 to 10号 (size 4 through size 10) — this listing is the \u003cstrong\u003e7号 (size 7)\u003c\/strong\u003e variant. The 号 numeral is a Japanese pottery-trade catalogue label, not a centimetre measurement; the actual measured dimensions for size 7 are \u003cstrong\u003e16.5 cm wide × 14 cm deep × 23 cm tall\u003c\/strong\u003e. Other sizes in the series are proportionally larger or smaller; if you'd like a different size, please get in touch and we'll source it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Mitsui Toki \/ Tokoname-yaki maneki neko in Aichi Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e三井陶器 (Mitsui Tōki) is the Tokoname-area pottery supplier that ships this piece — Tokoname City in Aichi Prefecture has been the centre of Japanese maneki neko production since the late 19th century, after Edo-period Asakusa potters migrated their porcelain-figure techniques westward and Tokoname's redware-clay industry adapted them at scale. Today the city's main streetscape includes the famous \"Maneki-Neko Dōri\" lane lined with hundreds of giant maneki neko sculptures, a recognition of the town's identity as the spiritual home of the lucky-cat figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left-paw-raised orientation is one of two standard maneki configurations (the other is right-paw-raised); each is associated with different traditional connotations in Japanese folklore — left-paw is most often described as inviting people \/ customers \/ connections, while right-paw is associated with inviting money \/ fortune. Interpretations vary by source, and many households simply choose the form they prefer visually.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA decorative coin bank — place on a desk, shelf, shop counter, or genkan entryway. The figure has a sealed base; coins inserted through the head slot stay inside until you choose to release them (some Tokoname maneki neko have a rubber stopper underneath; others must be broken to retrieve coins — confirm with us before depositing high-value coins if removal will matter to you). Dust gently with a soft dry cloth. 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The piece is built in Shigaraki's coarse-grog stoneware clay and finished in the kiln's signature 残雪 zansetsu (\"lingering snow\") two-zone gradient: a fine-net white kirara crackle-glaze at the top that gradates down into a dark iron-pigment Shigaraki body at the foot, evoking snow remaining on a dark mountain in late winter and early spring — when the high peaks are still white but the lower slopes have already turned to dark earth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silhouette is taller than the typical Hechimon (28.5 cm \/ 11.2 inches), and the body sweeps outward through the middle then narrows back to a smaller foot. The mouth opens into a 5-lobed (五弁 go-ben) flower-form silhouette — when viewed from above the rim reads as a flower with five rounded petals, sympathetic to the vase's intended function as an ikebana \/ flower-arrangement vessel. The texture of the clay is left raw and visible through both glaze zones — Hechimon's brand identity is built around \"tsuchi no aji\" (土の味, \"the taste of earth\") that distinguishes Shigaraki stoneware from porcelain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Hechimon brand line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eへちもん (Hechimon) is a Shigaraki-area dialect word meaning ふうがわり (fugawari) — \"out-of-the-ordinary\" or \"unusual.\" Marui Seitō registered the name as a trademark for their contemporary art-vase line in Shigaraki, characterised by hand-finished irregular silhouettes, kiln-master glazing accidents kept as features (broken rims, ash bands, lingering snow gradients), and the deliberate visibility of the Shigaraki clay grog underneath the finish. Each piece in the line is presented as individual — \"ひとつひとつが個性的な衣をまとった器\" (per the maker's brand statement) — meaning the lingering-snow gradient on your vase will be in the same family as the photographs but will vary slightly from any other piece in the same SKU.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout this maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by Marui Seitō \/ Hechimon Shigaraki-yaki in Shiga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarui Seitō is a Shigaraki kiln whose contemporary art-vase output is published under the brand name Hechimon (へちもん®), one of the largest single-supplier verticals in the ZenKiln catalogue. Their signature is the contrast of a soft, deliberate Shigaraki-clay body against a single decorative intervention per piece — a broken rim, a band of ash, a cascade of gold, or — as here — a two-zone gradient that reads as a landscape compressed onto the vase silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShigaraki itself is named in METI's official Six Ancient Kilns (六古窯) designation — the six Japanese ceramic regions with the longest continuous production history (since the Heian era, ca. 12th century). Most international collectors associate Shigaraki with the tanuki (raccoon-dog) garden figures, the rough wood-fired tea ceramics, or the storage jars that Sen-no-Rikyū favoured for ikebana in the 16th century. The Hechimon line sits in a different, contemporary register — sculptural stoneware shaped for the modern Japanese interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a functional ikebana vase — the interior is water-tight with the maker's anti-leak treatment, suitable for fresh flower arrangements. Per Marui Seitō's official guidance, please observe:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface and interior may have rough sections — the base is treated, but use a protective placemat or coaster on delicate surfaces (waxed wood, lacquerware, fine textile)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature differential between room and water may cause exterior condensation — use a coaster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDO NOT\u003c\/strong\u003e add detergent or surfactant to the water (such as to \"preserve\" cut flowers longer) — the anti-leak interior treatment will degrade and may begin to seep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean by rinsing with plain water; dust the exterior gently with a soft dry cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative use also welcomed — dramatic single-stem arrangement (one tall ikebana branch, one curved willow), or dry display (preserved pampas, dried wheat, paper-mâché flowers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47487591514342,"sku":"ZK-VASE-MARUI-HECHIMON-ZANSETSU-28CM","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/Shigaraki_Ware_Tall_Ikebana_Vase_handmade_Japanese_stoneware.jpg?v=1774879257"},{"product_id":"kutani-yellow-camellia-small-plate-set-of-5","title":"Kutani Yellow-Iroe Tsubaki 5pc Plate Set — Hand-Painted Meimei-Zara 14.5 cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani \"Ki-sai Tsubaki\" Yellow-Iroe Camellia 5pc Plate Set — Hand-Painted Meimei-Zara via Tōjudō (Ø 14.5 cm × 5)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe pattern — Ki-sai Tsubaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's name for this design is \u003cstrong\u003e黄彩椿 (Ki-sai Tsubaki)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \"yellow-coloration camellia.\" Tsubaki (椿 \/ \u003cem\u003eCamellia japonica\u003c\/em\u003e) is one of Japan's canonical kachō (birds-and-flowers) motifs, read traditionally as a symbol of longevity, fidelity, and graceful aging — the winter-blooming flower associated with the tea-ceremony's chabana floral arrangement in January. Each plate carries two blossoms hand-painted by the kiln: an upper white camellia with delicate red-line edging and small yellow stamens, and a lower full orange-red bloom — joined by a dark-brown branch with green iroe leaves, all floating against the yellow ground's fine speckle field. The plate's rim is wrapped in a deep purple-brown vertical-stroke wash that frames the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFive matched plates, each Ø 14.5 cm (5.7 in \/ supplier catalogue 4.8号) with a soft-square slight-wave (\u003cem\u003ehanda-gata\u003c\/em\u003e) rim — the rim's intentional irregularity is part of the handmade-feel finish typical of Kutani modern artisanal commodity-tier. 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We mention the lack of explicit supplier spec for transparency; if you require certified material confirmation, contact us and we can request supplier confirmation before shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the underside seal\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plates carry a small turquoise-green underglaze square seal on the underside (Photo 3) — a Kutani signature mark. The seal's calligraphic strokes are present but at our photo resolution are not crisply legible, so we attribute this set generically as \"Kutani via Tōjudō K9-180\" rather than naming a specific kiln. 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This set ships in a \u003cstrong\u003epaulownia kiri-bako wooden gift box\u003c\/strong\u003e (木箱), the traditional Japanese presentation tier reserved for cooperative-cert cut-glass — sister SKU to our Kasane Yarai pair, but in the taller tall-old-fashioned form and with the more technically demanding hexagonal kagome lattice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Edo Kiriko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Kiriko is one of Japan's nationally-designated Traditional Crafts (\u003cem\u003e国指定伝統工芸品\u003c\/em\u003e, METI-designated 2002), originating in Tokyo's Edo period (1603–1868) and produced in continuous succession by craft families ever since. The technique starts with a \u003cem\u003e二重構造\u003c\/em\u003e \/ cased-glass blank: at 1,350°C, a transparent core layer is sheathed by a thin colored outer layer. A trained kiriko cutter then hand-cuts every facet, line, and lattice into the colored skin — and the deeper the cut goes, the brighter the clear inner glass shows through, producing the high-contrast colored-on-clear pattern that defines the craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pattern — Roku-kaku Kagome\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier's name for this design is \u003cstrong\u003e六角籠目 (Roku-kaku Kagome)\u003c\/strong\u003e, or \"Hexagonal Basket-Eye.\" \u003cem\u003eKagome\u003c\/em\u003e (籠目) is one of Edo Kiriko's canonical motifs — the open six-sided weave pattern of a traditional bamboo basket — and it is considered among the most technically demanding lattices to cut cleanly, because each tiny hexagon must close perfectly to its six neighbors without overshoot. Around each of the four hexagonal kagome panels, paired \u003cem\u003esasa-no-ha\u003c\/em\u003e (笹の葉 \/ bamboo-leaf) cuts radiate outward like palm fronds; between the kagome panels, central diamond-lozenge frames are anchored by \u003cem\u003eyaguruma\u003c\/em\u003e (矢車 \/ arrow-wheel) X-star cuts. Long vertical kiri-cuts drop from the mid-body toward the base, where a row of broad oval thumb-cut bevels and a foot starburst finish the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe pair\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe red and blue glasses are cut to the identical pattern. Together they make a natural his-and-hers \/ kanpai \/ red-vs-blue pairing — well suited to whiskey, bourbon, single-malt, shōchū-on-the-rocks, plum wine, or non-alcoholic mocktails. At 87 mm tall this set is a tall-old-fashioned form (20 mm taller than the classic OF), with 200 ml capacity sized for a generous on-the-rocks pour with one or two large ice cubes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the material — soda glass, not lead crystal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEdo Kiriko is traditionally made in two material classes: lead crystal (\u003cem\u003eクリスタルガラス\u003c\/em\u003e, more refractive, heavier) and soda-lime glass (\u003cem\u003eソーダ硝子\u003c\/em\u003e, lighter, lead-free, the original Edo-era material). \u003cstrong\u003eThis set is the soda-lime glass body\u003c\/strong\u003e — supplier-stated 素材：ソーダ硝子. 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We recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e: warm water, mild dish soap, soft cloth; rinse and towel-dry promptly so water does not sit at the bowl-stem join. Because each bird and branch is painted by hand, slight differences in line work and color density are part of how kachō painting is made — not defects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Bizan Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The supplier's name for the decoration is \u003cem\u003e色絵牡丹孔雀 (iroe botan kujaku \/ \"polychrome peony and peacock\")\u003c\/em\u003e — and the kiln has executed it in the \u003cem\u003ekinrande (金襴手 \/ \"gold brocade\")\u003c\/em\u003e idiom that Kutani is most known for: heavy gold ground, multi-band gilded collar at the neck, and the full gosai polychrome palette over it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe motif\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tokkuri carries the full scene wrap-around: a blue peacock with a scaled cobalt body, mounting a fan of pink and purple tail feathers with green eye-spots and gilded shafts, standing among red and pink peonies (\u003cem\u003ebotan \/ 牡丹\u003c\/em\u003e) on dark rocks. 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The reverse of each plate is left unglazed where it shows the warm terracotta-orange clay, with the kiln 底款 reading \u003cstrong\u003e九谷 博峰窯\u003c\/strong\u003e brushed on (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe supplier does not specify microwave or dishwasher use. As with most hand-painted Yoshidaya-fū aote pieces we recommend \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash only\u003c\/strong\u003e — warm water, soft cloth, mild detergent — to protect the overglaze enamel and the iron-black line work. Because each plate is painted by hand the grape leaves and berry clusters vary very slightly piece to piece across the set; this is part of how the Yoshidaya tradition is made, not a defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Hakuho Kiln \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, set against a warm red glaze base. On this red variant the leaf covers densely, so the cup reads as predominantly bright gold from a step back, with the red glaze showing through at small leaf-gap windows, along the interior curve, and where the leaf thins toward the rim. The companion green sister cup (\u003cem\u003eK9-3141, kinpaku-sai 緑\u003c\/em\u003e) is sold separately — the two stand together as a celebratory pair for engagement, anniversary, or new-home toasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. Porcelain bowl, gold-toned metal stem, wide circular foot. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. Bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (approximate, not supplier-stated). 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The supplier's series name is \u003cstrong\u003e金箔彩 (kinpaku-sai \/ \"gold-leaf-painted\")\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold leaf is laid across the bowl in irregular torn-foil flakes, then sealed beneath a translucent sea-green tinted glaze, so the leaf reads as soft silvery-green where the glaze runs thickest and as warm bright gold where the glaze thins toward the rim. No two cups will look alike: the way the leaf overlaps is set by hand, sheet by sheet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe form\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhere most Kutani drinking vessels are short, this one stands. The porcelain bowl is set on a slim gold-toned metal stem and a wide circular foot — a 21st-century Western-wine-glass silhouette executed in Japanese craft. The underside of the metal foot is engraved with the word \u003cem\u003e\"KUTANI\"\u003c\/em\u003e in fine intaglio (visible in the bottom photo). The piece is part of a paired series with a red sister variant (\u003cem\u003ekinpaku-sai\u003c\/em\u003e red, sold separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiameter 7.2 cm × Height 15 cm (≈ 2.83 × 5.91 in) — overall height including the stem. The bowl holds roughly 100–140 ml of wine (capacity is approximate, not supplier-stated). 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The wabi-sabi grey glaze can hold a faint matcha stain after long use; many tea practitioners welcome this as \u003cem\u003ekeshiki (景色 \/ \"scenery\")\u003c\/em\u003e — part of how a chawan grows into its owner. Each piece is decorated by hand, so slight variations in cat-tail line, flower placement, and speckle distribution are part of how the workshop makes them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Iroe Yu Workshop \/ Kutani-yaki in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln. 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The earthenware body keeps the quiet character Banko-yaki is known for — matte black ash-glaze outside, glossy black inside, and a raw white Banko-clay foot. Sized for a family table, with the maker's tagline 家族団らん (Kazoku Danran — 'Family Togetherness').\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Rigyou Co. \/ Studio Yuzuriha \/ Banko Ware in Mie Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🏮 About Banko-yaki \u0026amp; Rigyou Co.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko ware (萬古焼 \/ 万古焼) traces its lineage to mid-18th-century Yokkaichi in Mie Prefecture and is the Japanese pottery tradition most closely associated with donabe and kyusu teapots. It was designated a Traditional Craft of Japan (経済産業大臣指定伝統的工芸品) by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in 1979. 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This variation is a hallmark of authentic hand-decorated Banko-ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body keeps a quieter character: matte black ash-glaze on the exterior, glossy black on the interior, and a hand-finished raw-clay foot — the classic Banko \"white-foot, black-body\" silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop name \"Yuzuriha\" (譲り葉) draws on the Japanese motif of generational succession: the daphniphyllum tree, whose new leaves appear before old ones fall. A piece of cookware made to be handed down — the maker pairs the line with the tagline 家族団らん (Kazoku Danran — \"Family Togetherness\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🍲 Uses\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNabe (锅) one-pot meals — shabu-shabu, sukiyaki, mizutaki, chanko, oden\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYosenabe and seafood hot pots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRice porridge (okayu \/ 粥) and donabe-cooked rice (土锅ご飯)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow stews and braises that benefit from gentle, even heat retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCenterpiece serving vessel — bring it from the stove to the table and lift the lid to release the aroma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e🎁 Gifting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA family-table donabe — particularly suited to a wedding, housewarming, or Father's Day gift for someone who cooks. 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The hand-painted Hanamishima 三島 (three-island floral) pattern is one of Banko ware's most-loved traditional designs, made by Ginpo Pottery in Mie Prefecture since 1932.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorkshop \u0026amp; tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko ware from Mie Prefecture is the only Japanese earthenware tradition specifically known for direct-flame donabe. The clay body absorbs heat slowly and releases it evenly, which is why a Banko donabe makes nabemono taste rounder than a metal pot — you simmer rather than boil, and the broth holds depth instead of going thin. Ginpo Pottery has been making donabe in this tradition since 1932; the Hanamishima pattern is one of their signature hand-painted decorations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse cases\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShabu-shabu, oden, sukiyaki, kimchi nabe, mizutaki — any one-pot Japanese dish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-pot rice (kamado-style donabe rice has a famous reputation)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow simmers, short braises, oven-to-table family meals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lifespan wedding \/ housewarming \/ Mother's Day gift for someone who cooks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this induction (IH) compatible?\u003c\/strong\u003e No — Banko-ware donabe is for direct gas flame or open flame. Induction-compatible donabe use a different clay body and are sold as separate models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrowave \/ oven \/ dishwasher?\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-wash only; no dishwasher. Oven-safe at moderate temperatures (donabe is a baking vessel in some recipes); avoid sudden temperature changes. Microwave-safe is not stated by the maker — for safety, treat it as direct-flame cookware only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size is right?\u003c\/strong\u003e 6-go (0.9 L) for one-person ramen-style nabe; 7-go (1.5 L) for couples; 8-go (2.2 L) for 3–4 people; 9-go (3.2 L) for 4–5; 10-go (4.0 L) for 5–6 \/ large family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really last decades?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes — with proper care (no sudden temperature changes, no dishwasher, fully dry between uses), a Banko donabe develops a patina and lasts a generation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Size 6","offer_id":47615782617318,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 7","offer_id":47615782650086,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 8","offer_id":47615782682854,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 9","offer_id":47615782715622,"sku":null,"price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Size 10","offer_id":47615782748390,"sku":null,"price":220.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC8743.webp?v=1777629191"},{"product_id":"kutani-crane-gold-leaf-vase-japanese-porcelain-flower-vase-tokonoma","title":"Kutani Crane Vase, Hand-Painted Porcelain Vase with Gold Leaf, for Ikebana and Tokonoma Display","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand-painted Kutani-yaki porcelain vase signed by painter Yūhō (勇峰)\u003c\/strong\u003e — two cranes crossing a gold-cloud sky over winter trees, on a deep navy ground. Catalogue size 8-go (八号), ~24.5 cm tall. Arrives in a paulownia wood gift box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe crane in Japanese symbolism\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Japanese red-crowned crane (tsuru, 鶴) is said to live for a thousand years and to mate for a single lifetime. Two cranes in flight is one of the highest-status auspicious motifs in Japanese decorative art — traditionally given for weddings and wedding anniversaries, milestone birthdays (kanreki, koki, kiju, beiju, hakuju), retirements, and a first home together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Kutani-yaki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKutani-yaki is one of Japan's five great porcelain traditions, produced continuously in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture for over 360 years. It is known for vivid overglaze enamels, gold work, and confident brushwork. Each piece is hand-painted; the painter's signature on the foot ring is the traditional way Kutani houses identify the maker behind a piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs an ikebana vessel — single-stem (ichirin) or seasonal arrangements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn a tokonoma alcove for weddings, anniversaries, or New Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn a console or mantel — empty, as quiet sculpture (the gold leaf catches changing light)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAs a centerpiece gift for a long-married couple, a retirement, or a milestone birthday\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere is this vase made?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade by 九谷焼の陶寿堂 (Kutani-yaki Tojudo) in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, and curated by ZenKiln for international buyers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the gold real gold leaf?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is decorated with hand-applied gold pigment and gold-leaf accents — the classical Kutani gilding technique. Treat the gold areas as you would a fine-art surface: no abrasion, no detergent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it hold water for fresh flowers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the interior is glazed and watertight. We recommend changing the water every 2–3 days and emptying the vase between arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the box included?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — every piece arrives in its original paulownia wood gift box (kiribako) with brushed 花瓶 calligraphy and the 九谷焼 kiln seal.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47632265281766,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/2.webp?v=1778070278"},{"product_id":"fukagawa-seiji-iro-e-saiji-iridescent-vase","title":"Fukagawa Seiji Iridescent Porcelain Vase — Iro-e Saiji Hanaike, Gold Rim, Arita","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIridescent porcelain vase by Fukagawa Seiji — the Arita house historically recognized as a supplier to the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910 and won the Grand Prix at the 1900 Paris Exposition. 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The house's reputation rests on three milestones in Japanese ceramic history:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grand Prix (highest gold medal) at the Paris Exposition Universelle, for the maker's Iro-e Saiji vases. This award placed Fukagawa among the first Japanese porcelain houses recognised internationally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e — Officially designated by the Japanese Imperial Household Ministry (宮内省御用達（1910 historical record）), a designation that Fukagawa Seiji has historical documentation for through the Taishō, Shōwa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIro-e Saiji\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maker's signature technique, developed by Fukagawa Tadatsugu: overglaze enamels fused into the porcelain at high temperature in a single firing. The colours fuse into the glaze rather than sitting on top of it, giving Fukagawa pieces their characteristic depth and longevity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece you're looking at is from the Harmony series — Fukagawa Seiji's contemporary decorative range that applies the house's Iro-e Saiji technique to softer, more modern colour palettes. 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The \"Kurenai\" (くれない \/ 紅) pattern carries five-color autumn maple leaves in the maker's signature Iro-e Saiji overglaze technique. Sold complete with original maker box, brand history pamphlet, original Marushin (Tokushima) retail voucher dated to 1977, and Marushin certification sticker — the full original-retail provenance.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the set (7 pieces total)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 × tokkuri (徳利)\u003c\/strong\u003e sake bottles — height 13.5 cm (5.3\"), base 5 cm (2.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e5 × ochoko (お猪口)\u003c\/strong\u003e sake cups — height 5.5 cm (2.2\"), mouth 4 cm (1.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne tokkuri carries an additional gold-script painter's signature 「圭史」 (Keishi) on the foot, alongside the standard Fukagawa Seiji Mt. Fuji + flowing-water (富士流水) mark and the maker's stamp 「深川製」. The second tokkuri carries the standard mark only. All five ochoko carry the standard mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Kurenai (くれない) pattern\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Kurenai\" — Japanese for crimson — is Fukagawa Seiji's official name for this autumn maple-leaf pattern. Each leaf is rendered in pointillistic Iro-e Saiji enamel, layered in five colors:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVermilion red (紺色) — the late-autumn ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCobalt blue (藍) — the receding sky\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSage green (萌葱) — leaves still in transition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold (金) — caught light, the moment of brilliance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft red lacquer (朱) — the supporting stems and twigs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves cluster on the upper shoulders of each piece in a \"drift\" composition — the visual logic of leaves carried by autumn wind, settling on a still surface. Gold rims complete each cup and bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the maker — Fukagawa Seiji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFukagawa Seiji (深川製磁) was founded in 1894 in Arita, Saga, by Fukagawa Tadatsugu, a descendant of the six-generation Imari-Arita Fukagawa pottery clan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1900\u003c\/strong\u003e — Grand Prix (highest gold medal) at the Paris Exposition Universelle for Iro-e Saiji vases\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1910\u003c\/strong\u003e — Officially designated by the Japanese Imperial Household Ministry (宮内省御用達（1910 historical record）), with historical documentation through Taishō, Shōwa, Heisei, and Reiwa eras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIro-e Saiji\u003c\/strong\u003e — the maker's signature technique developed by Fukagawa Tadatsugu: overglaze enamels fused into the porcelain at high temperature in a single firing; colours integrated into the glaze rather than sitting on top of it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular set was retailed in 1977 by \u003cstrong\u003eMarushin (丸新)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a Tokushima department store, for ¥20,000 — a substantial gift-tier price at that time, equivalent in purchasing power to an upper-mid-range department-store gift today. The original Marushin retail voucher is included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance (three independent confirmations)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker mark\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fukagawa Seiji Mt. Fuji + 流水 + 「深川製」 underglaze cobalt mark on every piece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePainter's signature\u003c\/strong\u003e: gold-script 「圭史」 on one tokkuri — a Fukagawa workshop painter signature, present on the lead bottle of the pair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal retail receipt\u003c\/strong\u003e: Marushin (丸新, Tokushima) printed retail voucher with original ¥20,000 retail price and Marushin certification sticker — establishes 1977 retail-date provenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTokkuri (sake bottle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 13.5 cm (5.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoot diameter: 5.0 cm (2.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOchoko (sake cup)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 5.5 cm (2.2\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMouth diameter: 4.0 cm (1.6\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use \/ who it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutumn dinners, harvest moon (Tsukimi) gatherings, year-end celebrations — the Kurenai pattern is seasonally tied to October–November but reads as warm-tone tableware year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWedding gift, anniversary gift, or housewarming for collectors of fine Japanese porcelain — particularly anyone with a Fukagawa Seiji or historical Imperial Household designation interest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA reference example of late-Showa Iro-e Saiji autumn-leaf composition, with documented original-retail provenance — a strong piece for serious collectors of Japanese ceramics history\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor the careful host: the 2-tokkuri configuration lets you serve two sakes side-by-side (e.g., one warm, one chilled, or two contrasting brews)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The set appears unused. All gold rims are intact and unworn. The Iro-e Saiji enamel pattern is bright and complete on every piece. The painter's signature on the lead tokkuri is clean and unsmudged. The original maker box has minor age-related softening at corners, consistent with 1977 storage; the retail voucher is intact and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with warm water and a soft cloth or sponge. Avoid abrasive cleaners or nylon scrubbers (they will scratch the gold rim and Iro-e Saiji surface).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo microwave (gold rim).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash recommended over dishwasher for any signed vintage piece of this age — extended dishwasher cycles will eventually wear the painted enamel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid sudden temperature shock when serving warm sake — pre-warm the tokkuri gradually with warm (not hot) water before adding heated sake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Fukagawa Seiji Kurenai tokkuri (one with 「圭史」 painter signature, one with standard mark only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 × Fukagawa Seiji Kurenai ochoko\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original Fukagawa Seiji presentation box (0700-190 \/ くれない 酒器揃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × printed Fukagawa Seiji brand history pamphlet (Japanese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original Marushin (丸新, Tokushima) retail voucher dated to 1977 (¥20,000)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original Marushin certification sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZenKiln care card (English translation of key care points)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Japan within 1–3 business days, hand-packed inside the original 1977 maker box plus exterior cushioning for international transit. International tracking included. Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties or taxes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":47643485896934,"sku":"SAK-ARI-SHL-00003","price":368.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_55abe1d1-9c3a-48a6-98fc-b6e44b182f57.png?v=1780209082"},{"product_id":"vintage-nambu-satetsu-kyusu-kiyosue-sakura","title":"Vintage Nambu Satetsu Kyusu by Kiyosue — Sakura Cast Iron Teapot, Morioka, Signed Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA vintage sand-iron kyusu (急須) by Kiyosue (清末) at the Shōkōdō house in Morioka, Iwate — Japan's four-century heritage center for cast-iron tea ware. Sold complete with signed paulownia tomobako, original Nambu Tekki Cooperative authenticity sticker, brass strainer, and the maker's printed leaflet.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA small Nambu satetsu (砂鉄, sand iron) kyusu — the design name from the maker is \"Manōsakukyūro\" (萬桜咲久露), \"myriad cherry blossoms with morning dew\". The upper half of the body is covered in deeply-cast cherry and plum blossom relief, the lower half left in a hammered Nambu ground. The lid carries matching blossom relief with a bud-shaped finial. The handle is twist-bound iron with a central knot at the apex.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm\u003c\/strong\u003e: kyusu (小型急須 \/ small Japanese teapot for personal use)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: satetsu (砂鉄) — sand iron, the premium Nambu grade\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign\u003c\/strong\u003e: Manōsakukyūro 萬桜咲久露 (multi-layer plum\/cherry blossom)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra\u003c\/strong\u003e: Showa post-war (estimated 1965–1980)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e 合名会社 照亦製作所 (Shōeki Seisakujo) under the 照光堂 (Shōkōdō) brand in Iwate Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Nambu Tekki\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNambu Tekki (南部鉄器) is the traditional cast iron ware of Morioka (盛岡), in northern Japan's Iwate Prefecture. The craft has been continuously practiced for more than four hundred years, with iron sand from the local mountains historically used as the raw material. Nambu pieces are recognized for their characteristic granular surface texture, slow heat retention, and the way the surface develops a soft patina with regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cooperative sticker on this piece — 「南部鉄器協同組合 \/ 本場盛岡」 — certifies it as an authentic Morioka product, made by a workshop in the recognized regional cooperative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout satetsu (砂鉄)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe kettle is made of satetsu — literally \"sand iron\" — the premium grade of Nambu material gathered from the magnetite-rich black sand deposits of the Kitakami highlands. Compared with ordinary cast iron, satetsu pieces are lighter for the same size, have a denser grain, and are prized by serious tea practitioners. The maker's leaflet specifically identifies this piece as a 「南部砂鉄急須」.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the maker\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe piece is signed by the maker on the wooden box: brush calligraphy 「清末作」 (made by Kiyosue) with a matching red seal 「清末」. Kiyosue worked at 合名会社 照亦製作所 (Shōeki Seisakujo Limited Partnership), the workshop under the heritage brand 照光堂 (Shōkōdō) in Morioka. The printed leaflet inside the box is published by the workshop itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions (this exact piece, measured)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal height with handle raised\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12.5 cm (4.9\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody height with handle folded down\u003c\/strong\u003e: 6.0 cm (2.4\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody maximum width\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9.0 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouth diameter (lid opening)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 7.0 cm (2.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoot diameter\u003c\/strong\u003e: 5.0 cm (2.0\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight (kettle only)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 500 g (17.6 oz \/ 1.1 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight with paulownia box\u003c\/strong\u003e: 700 g (24.7 oz \/ 1.5 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTomobako\u003c\/strong\u003e: 14.5 × 14.5 × 11 cm (5.7\" × 5.7\" × 4.3\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e: approximately 180–220 mL when filled to brim (sized for personal use or premium-tea ritual)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × Nambu satetsu kyusu (the iron kettle with lid)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × brass tea strainer (perforated, with brass-gold finish — sits inside the kettle to filter loose tea leaves)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × signed paulownia tomobako (kiribako) with brush calligraphy + red seal on the inside lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × original 「南部砂鉄急須の栞」 printed leaflet (the maker's product information, Japanese)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 × 「南部鉄器協同組合 \/ 本場盛岡」 authenticity sticker\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eZenKiln care card (English care instructions)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use \/ who it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBrewing high-grade green teas (gyokuro, sencha, hojicha) where small yield + slow heat retention bring out depth in the leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTea ceremony or tea-table accent piece — collectors of Nambu tekki particularly value pre-1980 satetsu work\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA father's day, retirement, or anniversary gift for someone with an interest in Japanese craft history or tea culture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent vintage condition. The blossom relief is crisp, the hammered ground below is unworn, and the brass-coated interior and strainer are clean. The exterior shows the soft natural patina of cared-for satetsu — this is a feature of the material, not a flaw. The tomobako shows normal age-softening at corners; the seal and brush signature are clean and legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNever put in dishwasher, microwave, or oven.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAfter each use, empty the kettle, rinse with hot water (not soap), and dry thoroughly with a soft cloth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving water inside for extended periods — moisture is the main cause of iron rust.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf a thin patina or light surface tarnish develops, the maker's leaflet recommends gentle polishing with charcoal powder once a week for the natural silver-grey luster characteristic of satetsu.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIf you find any cracks or damage, discontinue use immediately for safety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic and metalwork tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eReference conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e12.5 cm = 4.9\" · 9.0 cm = 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e7.0 cm = 2.8\" · 5.0 cm = 2.0\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e500 g ≈ 1.1 lb · 700 g ≈ 1.5 lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e200 mL ≈ 6.8 fl oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShips from Japan within 1–3 business days, hand-packed inside the original signed tomobako with exterior cushioning for international transit. International tracking included. Buyers outside Japan are responsible for any local customs duties.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47647693865190,"sku":"TEA-XXX-SHM-00004","price":628.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_439b736c-7a04-490a-804a-953ef879ae43.png?v=1780216186"},{"product_id":"fukagawa-seiji-celadon-koro-incense-burner","title":"Vintage 1977 Fukagawa Seiji Celadon Incense Burner Koro — Arita Porcelain with Tomobako","description":"\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003e1977 (昭和52年 \/ Shōwa 52)\u003c\/strong\u003e celadon incense burner (青磁香炉) by \u003cstrong\u003e深川製磁\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fukagawa Seiji of Arita, Saga Prefecture — kept whole with its original kiribako (paulownia wood box), the maker's branch-store pamphlet, and the green decorative-use care card. The translucent jade-green seiji glaze sits over a porcelain body in the three-footed kōro form, with a reticulated dome cover (sukashibori) that lets a single coil of incense thread its smoke upward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e香炉 (kōro) — lidded three-footed incense burner with reticulated cover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (磁器) with celadon (青磁 \/ seiji) monochrome glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1977 (昭和52年 \/ Shōwa 52) — 49-year-old vintage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~12 cm (4.7\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody + lid height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~9 cm (3.5\")\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTomobako (paulownia wood box)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~14 cm × 14 cm × 13.2 cm (5.5\" × 5.5\" × 5.2\"); brush-calligraphy 香炉 on lid + red 深川製 maker seal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e富士山 (Fuji-yama) blue underglaze trademark — the Fukagawa Seiji house mark adopted in 1894 (Meiji 27)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIncluded pamphlets\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e(1) navy IMPERIAL TASTE branch-store list (Fukagawa head office in Arita + 11 branches), (2) white Fukagawa Seiji company-history hakogaki, (3) green 「ご使用上の注意」 care card\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eincense altar piece — coil incense, stick incense (with a separate riser), or as a kōdō appreciation vessel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCondition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003evintage 1977 estate piece — please request additional photos of any area before purchase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e 深川製磁 (Fukagawa Seiji) \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fukagawa Seiji (depth-verified context)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFukagawa Seiji traces its lineage to the Fukagawa family's seventeenth-century role in the Nabeshima clan's Arita porcelain industry. The modern company was organised as Fukagawa Seiji Co., Ltd. in 1894 (Meiji 27), at which point it adopted the Mt. Fuji (富士山) underglaze mark — the same blue Fuji you'll see on the foot of this piece. The white company-history pamphlet enclosed with this kōro narrates the firm's Paris Exposition awards (1900) and its 1910 (Meiji 43) historical designation as a purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency (宮内庁御用達（historical record）). The Fukagawa celadon line is one of the house specialties — fired at high temperature for the dense, translucent jade glaze the company calls \"the gloss of a jewel.\" This particular piece was produced in 1977 (昭和52年), when Fukagawa's Arita workshop was operating across its 11-branch retail network listed on the navy pamphlet enclosed with the kiribako.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the enclosed green maker care card (「ご使用上の注意」), this piece is fired for decorative purposes (装飾を目的に焼造) and is not intended for use as tableware. Wipe gently with a soft sponge or cloth; do not scrub with abrasive cleansers or scouring pads. Avoid sudden temperature shifts or mechanical shock — porcelain can crack. The reticulated cover allows smoke to escape and should not be sealed or weighted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original kiribako is dovetail-jointed and labelled by the maker, making this a presentation-ready piece for a collector of Japanese ceramics, a tea-room or meditation-altar curator, or a recipient marking a milestone — Father's Day, a retirement, a housewarming, or a tea-friendship anniversary. We hand-pack the tomobako inside a second protective outer box for international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; returns (antique line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate piece. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional photos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference conversions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 cm ≈ 4.7\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9 cm ≈ 3.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14 cm ≈ 5.5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13.2 cm ≈ 5.2\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47649919008998,"sku":"ZK-KORO-FKG-001","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_20846bb4-34c4-432e-9091-9db38e0b4f2a.png?v=1780209238"},{"product_id":"mino-champagne-luster-sake-set-katakuchi-cup","title":"Mino Ware Champagne Luster Sake Set | Katakuchi Pour-Pitcher \u0026 Cup, Red or White Porcelain","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 2-piece sake set that wears its lighting like champagne. The katakuchi pour-pitcher and its matching sake cup are fired in white Mino porcelain, then finished with a luster overlay that breaks into fine bubble-lace — the supplier's reference to シャンパーニュ (champagne) is literal: the surface mimics the foam-front of sparkling wine the instant it hits the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by 仁峰 (Ninpou) \/ Mino Ware in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: porcelain (磁器) with fired luster (ラスター) decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: Mino-yaki (美濃焼) — designated traditional craft of eastern Gifu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 katakuchi pour-pitcher + 1 matching-color sake cup (2 pieces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor variants: Red \/ White — choose at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKatakuchi pour-pitcher: ~95 × 80 × 120 mm (3.7″ × 3.1″ × 4.7″), ~300 mL, ~170 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake cup (盃 \/ sakazuki, ochoko-class): φ 55 × 55 mm (φ 2.2″ × 2.2″), ~50 mL, ~70 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCold sake — pour from the katakuchi into the cup for slow ginjō tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarm sake — microwave-safe for gentle warming (not prolonged cooking)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCross-use — the 50 mL cup also suits a small whisky pour or amaro tasting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor a pair — buy one Red Set and one White Set (see the side-by-side photos)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy every piece is slightly different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe luster finish breaks open during the second firing — the pattern depends on kiln position and temperature variance. The supplier frames this as 「器の表情」(\"the vessel's expression\"), not a defect. Each piece is one of a kind within the colorway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-rack dishwasher: yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave: yes (sake warming only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid steel wool or abrasive cleansers on the luster surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Red","offer_id":47658903470310,"sku":"ZK-SAKE-NINPOU-SET-R","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47658903503078,"sku":"ZK-SAKE-NINPOU-SET-W","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/DSC08915.webp?v=1778724272"},{"product_id":"vintage-1975-koransha-phalaenopsis-orchid-plate-set-of-5-arita-yaki","title":"Vintage 1975 Kōransha Phalaenopsis Plate Set of 5 — Japanese Arita-yaki Porcelain Mid-Plates","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1975 (昭和50年 \/ Shōwa 50) set of five Koransha (香蘭社) phalaenopsis-orchid plates — hand-finished porcelain mid-plates with a soft mint-celadon ground sweeping across each plate and meeting a clean white field, where the orchids bloom. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥50,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e through Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 6F tableware floor in 1975 — a substantial outlay at a time when a graduate's monthly starting salary was around ¥85,000–90,000. The set comes with its full original presentation: the Koransha gift box, the bilingual maker hakogaki, the Koransha green logo card, and the Takashimaya お願い courtesy card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 中皿 (chū-zara \/ mid-plate) — flat coupe-rim plate, 5-piece presentation set (五客揃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-fired white porcelain (磁器) with hand-finished overglaze decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: 胡蝶蘭 (kochōran) — phalaenopsis \/ moth orchid, two-bloom + bud composition with yellow-green leaves and pink-red labellum detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction year: 1975 (昭和50年 \/ Shōwa 50) — 51-year-old vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (1975 Takashimaya Kyoto Store): ¥50,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDiameter: ~16.7 cm (6.6\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHeight (rim profile): ~1.8 cm (0.7\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBox: original Koransha gift box ~35.9 × 18.5 × 5 cm (14.1\" × 7.3\" × 2.0\"), with bar-code label \u003ccode\u003e胡蝶蘭・中皿 W9104-JCS\u003c\/code\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: green underglaze 香蘭社 (Koransha) mark with the orchid emblem, on the underside of every plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) bilingual Koransha \"300 YEARS OF KORAN-SHA \/ 香蘭社のあゆみ\" hakogaki pamphlet (2) Koransha green logo card with the orchid emblem (3) Takashimaya 京都店 お願い courtesy card from the 6F tableware floor\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by 香蘭社 (Koransha) \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Koransha (hakogaki-cited context)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoransha (香蘭社, \"Orchid Group\") traces its lineage to the eighth-generation Fukagawa potters of Arita, whose family had been firing porcelain in Saga for some three hundred years when Meiji-era restructuring opened the way for them to organize as an independent company in the 1870s. The bilingual hakogaki enclosed with this set narrates the early international recognition — the Grand Prix at the 1878 Paris International Exhibition, an honor at the United States 1876 exhibition, the Gold Medal at the 1900 Paris Exposition — and historically documented commissions placed with Koransha by the Imperial Household of Japan. The Koran-sha style was built by blending three of Japan's defining porcelain traditions, Old Imari, Nabeshima, and Kakiemon, into a single contemporary vocabulary. The phalaenopsis pattern in this set is one of the company's enduring botanical designs, named for the moth-orchid that takes its name in Japanese, 胡蝶蘭 (kochōran), from the resemblance to a butterfly in flight. By 1975, when this particular set was retailed through Takashimaya Kyoto Store's 6F tableware floor at ¥50,000, Koransha's pattern range had become a fixed reference within Japanese department-store gift culture — the 5-piece (五客揃) format was the traditional milestone-celebration gift unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mid-plate (中皿) at 16.7 cm sits squarely in the dessert \/ wagashi \/ appetizer \/ canapé band. Per the Koransha care card included with this set: hand-wash with mild detergent and a soft cloth or sponge; metal utensils and abrasive cleansers can scratch the porcelain surface; oven-use is restricted to items specifically marked as oven-ware (this plate is not so marked); avoid sudden temperature change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 五客揃 (5-piece set) is Japan's standard hospitality-and-gift presentation unit — one plate per guest, ready for a dinner party, a tea-gathering wagashi course, or a milestone celebration. Phalaenopsis is the most prestigious gift-flower in modern Japan, associated with elegance and congratulations; the pattern's traditional pairings are wedding gifts, anniversary gifts, housewarming, retirement, and Father's Day. The full original Koransha + Takashimaya presentation makes this a ready-to-give heritage set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional photos of any plate or paper accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47658955800806,"sku":"ZK-PLATE-KOR-001","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_2ee1689b-65dd-42cc-a818-ecd0dd22047b.png?v=1780216833"},{"product_id":"japanese-rose-donabe-banko-seto-25cm-8go","title":"Japanese Rose Donabe Clay Pot | Banko Body + Seto Lid Earthenware Hot Pot, 25 cm Serves 2-3","description":"\u003cp\u003eA working donabe with a painter's lid. The body is fired in Banko-yaki — the Mie clay that gives Japanese donabe their thermal-shock resistance — while the lid is hand-painted in Seto-yaki, the Aichi tradition that has been doing overglaze enamel since the 13th century. Roses in pink and lavender wrap the lid like a garden in bloom; the body underneath is matte iron-black, with the lower band left as unglazed earthenware where the flame meets the pot. Sized 8-gō (~25 cm \/ ~9.8\" diameter), it serves a family of two to three.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade by 亜福窯 (Afuku-gama) \/ Banko Ware (body) and Seto Ware (lid) in Mie \u0026amp; Aichi Prefectures, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterials: earthenware — Body: Banko-yaki (Mie) · Lid: Seto-yaki (Aichi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTradition: both ware traditions are designated traditional crafts of Japan — Banko 1979, Seto 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSet contents: 1 donabe body + 1 hand-painted lid (2 pieces, sold as one set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal diameter: ~25 cm (~9.8\") — supplier-measured\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm-class label: 8-gō (Japanese catalogue size; \"8号\" is a pottery catalogue label, not a precise measurement — industry-conventional 8-gō donabe range ~24–25 cm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServes: 2–3 people (supplier-rated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverall height, weight, capacity: not published by the supplier; will measure on first-unit dispatch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNabemono one-pot stews — sukiyaki, shabu-shabu, yose-nabe; cook from a cold start on a gas hob\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDonabe rice (土鍋ご飯) — 1.5–2 cups dry rice for a 2–3 person serving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlow simmer — kakuni, oden, kabocha in dashi; porous earthenware holds gentle heat better than metal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTableside serving — the lid finial doubles as a small condiment dish when flipped upside-down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBefore first use — seasoning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBanko donabe traditionally need a rice-porridge seasoning: cook a thin rice gruel (粥) in the pot for 30–60 minutes on low heat, then cool slowly. This seals the porous earthenware and reduces cracking on the first hard cook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash with warm water and a soft sponge — no soaking, no steel wool on the painted lid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeat from cold on low; no thermal shock (never place a hot pot on cold stone or wet surfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMicrowave \/ dishwasher: supplier did not publish a rating — we recommend against both as a default\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry the body fully before storing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47659270045926,"sku":"ZK-DONABE-AFUKU-NABE24","price":118.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/1_8e70b76c-5981-4790-9239-0ffbb6c96242.webp?v=1778737002"},{"product_id":"vintage-1980-kikumon-mino-yaki-cup-saucer-pair-koho","title":"Vintage 1980 Japanese Kikumon Chrysanthemum Crest Mino-yaki Cup \u0026 Saucer Pair, Cobalt Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1980 (昭和55年 \/ Shōwa 55) Mino-yaki (美濃焼) cup-and-saucer pair set in the \u003cstrong\u003e菊紋入り (kikumon-iri \/ \"with chrysanthemum-crest inset\") category\u003c\/strong\u003e — two small footed porcelain cups with two matching saucers, each piece carrying a deep cobalt-blue band at the rim, a delicate gold-pierced lace-band beside it, and a centered 16-petal gold kiku (chrysanthemum) crest. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥60,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e in 1980 — a substantial outlay aligned with this premium 菊紋入り category, at a time when a graduate's monthly starting salary was around ¥110,000.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 高台形コーヒーカップ・ソーサー二客揃 (pedestal-footed cup with handle + matching saucer; pair set of 2 cups + 2 saucers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-fired white porcelain (磁器) with cobalt-blue underglaze + gold overglaze (金彩 \/ kinsai) + delicate gold-pierced rim border\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: kiku-mon (菊紋) 16-petal gold chrysanthemum crest, centered on each cup body + matching crest on each saucer; cobalt-and-gold rim composition\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProduction year: 1980 (昭和55年 \/ Shōwa 55) — 46-year-old vintage\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (1980 Japan, user-attested): ¥60,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup rim diameter: ~8.0 cm (3.1\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup height: ~6.9 cm (2.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCup foot diameter: ~4.5 cm (1.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaucer diameter: ~14.5 cm (5.7\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSaucer height: ~2.0 cm (0.8\")\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePer-cup capacity (estimated): ~150–180 mL (5–6 fl oz) — between demitasse and full teacup; useable as small tea, small coffee, or large espresso\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark: 「光峰」 (Kōhō) gold cursive maker signature on each cup's foot ring — identifies the maker as \u003cstrong\u003e光峰窯 \/ Kōhō Kiln\u003c\/strong\u003e, operated by 水口製陶所 in 多治見 (Tajimi), Gifu Prefecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) green Mino-yaki kiln-shop introduction card \"世界を翔る美濃焼\" — a generic Mino-yaki kiln-shop info card narrating the 1,300+ year Mino-yaki tradition in Gifu's Tajimi \/ Toki \/ Mizunami region (2) green 「ご使用上の注意」 care card\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by 光峰窯 (Kōhō Kiln) \/ 水口製陶所 \/ Mino-yaki in Gifu Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Mino-yaki (美濃焼)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMino-yaki takes its name from Mino Province in what is now Gifu Prefecture, where pottery has been fired for over 1,300 years across the contiguous kilns of Tajimi, Toki, and Mizunami. The enclosed Mino-yaki kiln-shop card describes the lineage of Mino-yaki's signature styles — 志野 (Shino), 織部 (Oribe), 黄瀬戸 (Kiseto), and 瀬戸黒 (Setoguro) — and notes that Mino-yaki accounts for more than half of Japan's domestic ceramic production by volume. This particular cup-and-saucer pair belongs to the cobalt-and-gold export-style tradition that Mino-yaki kilns developed in the Shōwa period, blending European Imperial-china visual vocabulary with Japanese decorative iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 叙勲記念 (jokun-kinen \/ Imperial Decoration Commemorative) tradition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japan, when a citizen receives a state honor — an 旭日章 (Order of the Rising Sun), 瑞宝章 (Order of the Sacred Treasure), 文化勲章 (Order of Culture), or other 叙勲 \/ 褒章 — the recipient traditionally hosts a 祝賀会 (celebration banquet) and exchanges 菊紋入り記念品 (kikumon-engraved commemorative items) with family, colleagues, and well-wishers. This is a recognized product category in Japan, with dedicated specialists carrying ceramics, glass, lacquerware, frames, and confectionery — all bearing the 16-petal 菊紋 (chrysanthemum crest). This category is \u003cstrong\u003edistinct from 宮内庁御用達（historical record） (historical Imperial Household designation)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a separately and historically awarded supplier status held by a small number of named kilns (Fukagawa Seiji, Koransha, Noritake special line, Ōkura Tōen, Hirado, etc.). A jokun-commemorative piece may be made by any kiln; a historical Imperial Household designation piece must be made by an official 御用達（historical record） firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis cup-and-saucer pair matches the jokun-commemorative convention in every physical respect — the 16-petal gold kikumon, the cobalt-blue band, the gold-pierced rim, the pair (二客揃) format, the premium 1980 retail price tier, and the formal coffee\/tea-cup form. We surface this as a \u003cstrong\u003edescriptive style classification\u003c\/strong\u003e — the piece belongs to the 叙勲記念 tradition by its visual and cultural conventions, rather than being a specific provenance claim to one named Imperial Decoration ceremony. The maker, \u003cstrong\u003e光峰窯 (Kōhō Kiln)\u003c\/strong\u003e, is an industry-documented Mino-yaki tableware producer in Tajimi but is not a verified 宮内庁御用達（historical record） purveyor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care (per green care card included)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePorcelain (磁器) wares are firm and not water-absorbent; gold + silver overglaze items (金銀彩) are \u003cstrong\u003eNOT microwave-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e (電子レンジでのご使用は出来ません); hand-wash gently — metal scouring or abrasive cleansers will damage the gold rim and crest; avoid sudden temperature change; impact and dropping are strictly prohibited (強い衝撃を与える事は厳禁). Suitable for tea, coffee, espresso, or display use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation (pair format)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 二客揃 (ni-kyaku-zoroe \/ pair set of two) is the traditional Japanese hospitality and gift unit for couples — wedding, anniversary, retirement (還暦 \/ 喜寿), or a Father's Day milestone for a tea- or coffee-loving recipient. We hand-pack the full pair inside protective wrap + a secondary outer box for international shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate pair set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional close-up photos of any cup, saucer, or paper accessory, including a higher-resolution macro of the foot signature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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From \u003cstrong\u003e和歌山県 海南市 黒江\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Kuroe district of Kainan, Wakayama, one of Japan's three major lacquerware regions, METI-designated Traditional Craft since 1978. Originally retailed at \u003cstrong\u003e¥100,000 JPY\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Shōwa period (user-attested). Comes with the navy cloth-texture presentation gift box, the 紀州漆器 Kuroe-nuri industry-promotional pamphlet (with historical Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration), and the yellow 取扱説明書 instruction manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eForm: 梅花型 銘々皿 五客揃 (baika-gata meimei-zara go-kyaku-zoroe) — plum-blossom-form individual-serving plate, 5-piece presentation set\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaterial: wood-based urushi 漆 (Japanese lacquer); deep 溜塗 (tame-nuri) translucent red-black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePattern: 16-petal 菊紋 (kikumon \/ chrysanthemum crest) in gold, centered on each plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEra: 昭和時期 (Shōwa, 1926–1989) — broad user-attested band; specific year not yet narrowed\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOriginal retail (Shōwa period, user-attested): ¥100,000 JPY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlate diameter: ~13 cm (5.1\") per plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlate height: ~1.0–1.5 cm estimated (will be confirmed before dispatch)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuantity: 5 plates per set (五客揃)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFoot mark \/ maker signature: not yet documented — additional photo of plate underside available on request\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncluded paper accessories: (1) 紀州漆器 (Kishū-shikki) Kuroe-nuri industry-promotional pamphlet (with the historical Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration) (2) yellow 取扱説明書 lacquerware care instruction manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade by an unnamed Kishū-shikki \/ Kishū lacquerware artisan in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kishū-shikki \/ 紀州漆器 (Kuroe-nuri tradition)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKishū-shikki traces its name to the historical 紀伊国 (Kii \/ Kishū) Province — modern Wakayama Prefecture. The craft is centered on 黒江 (Kuroe), a district of 海南市 (Kainan City) that has been a major urushi-lacquer production hub for over 400 years, dating back to the late Muromachi \/ early Edo periods. The 紀州漆器 industry-promotional pamphlet enclosed with this set carries the iconic Edo-period Kuroe market-scene illustration — depicting the bustling Kuroe shōtengai (market street) where lacquerware makers, traders, and shoppers exchanged finished pieces. Kishū-shikki is one of Japan's three major lacquerware regions (alongside 輪島塗 Wajima-nuri of Ishikawa and 会津塗 Aizu-nuri of Fukushima) and was designated 伝統的工芸品 (Traditional Craft) by Japan's METI in 1978. The signature finish is 溜塗 (tame-nuri) — translucent layered urushi with subtle iron-and-tannin coloring producing the wine-black depth visible on these plates, distinct from the matte-black of Wajima or the brighter reds of Aizu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the kikumon motif \u0026amp; the 菊紋入り commemorative category\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kiku (菊 \/ chrysanthemum) is one of the four classical \"Four Gentlemen\" plants in East Asian decorative art and carries strong cultural weight in Japan: the 16-petal stylized chrysanthemum (十六弁八重表菊紋) is the official emblem of the Imperial Family, and kikumon-decorated lacquerware + ceramics belong to a recognized Japanese commemorative-product category — 「菊紋入り記念品」 (kikumon-iri kinen-hin) — independently documented by current-day specialist suppliers whose catalogs explicitly include 漆器 (lacquerware) as a standard sub-category alongside ceramics, glass, frames, and other commemorative gift classes. This category is conventionally exchanged at 叙勲 (Imperial Decoration) \/ 褒章 (Medal of Honor) celebration banquets and other formal milestone events.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe original consignor describes this set as 「皇室御用」（historical record） (Imperial Household associated) and 「謹製」 (respectfully made). \u003cstrong\u003eWe surface that attribution as consignor-provided context — but we identify the piece by its descriptive category match (a 菊紋入り Kishū-shikki commemorative plate set) rather than as a verified historical Imperial Household commission\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the tomobako with Imperial Household Agency seal \/ named-purveyor certificate \/ signed provenance documentation that would be required for the latter is not present in the materials we have for this listing. Buyers seeking a verified historical Imperial Household designation piece may prefer to look at named 宮内庁御用達（historical record） makers (limited to a small registry); buyers who value the recognized 菊紋入り commemorative tradition + the verified Kishū-shikki Traditional-Craft body + the substantial Shōwa-period original retail anchor + the full original presentation pamphlet and box will find this set offers a complete Kishū lacquerware composition in the formal commemorative-decoration tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUse \u0026amp; Care (urushi lacquerware specific)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer Kishū-shikki traditional-craft care standards (and the enclosed yellow 取扱説明書 instruction manual): urushi lacquerware is \u003cstrong\u003eNOT microwave-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNOT dishwasher-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eNOT oven-safe\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003emust not be soaked\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-wash gently with lukewarm water and a soft cloth or sponge; avoid abrasive cleansers, scouring pads, alcohol, and prolonged direct sunlight. Avoid sudden temperature change. Urushi is a natural plant-based lacquer that, properly cared for, develops a deeper sheen over decades — but is sensitive to heat, UV, and harsh chemicals. Wipe dry immediately after use and store away from direct sunlight in a moderate-humidity environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGifting \u0026amp; Presentation (5-piece commemorative format)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 五客揃 (5-piece set) is Japan's standard hospitality and celebration-banquet gift unit — one plate per guest, ready for wagashi service in a tea-ceremony adjacent setting, dessert service at a formal dinner, or a milestone gift for a wedding, anniversary, retirement (還暦 \/ 喜寿 \/ 米寿), or family heirloom occasion. Original presentation includes the navy gift box, the Kishū-shikki Kuroe-nuri industry pamphlet, and the yellow care manual. We hand-pack the full set in protective wrap + a secondary outer box for international shipping; insurance is strongly recommended for this category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns (Antique Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one estate set. We do not accept returns on antique-line listings; all condition details and the maker's documentation are disclosed above and in the photos. Please ask any questions before purchase — we are happy to send additional close-up photos including plate undersides, the kikumon technique macro, and the pamphlet detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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The set comprises one side-handle kyusu teapot and five matching yunomi cups, decorated in cobalt underglaze (sometsuke 染付) with stylized blue florals against a luminous white porcelain body, finished with hand-applied gilt rims and a gilt finial.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe set has rested in its original signed paulownia tomobako (共桐木箱) for nearly nine decades. Remarkably, the factory-original transparent protective sleeve on the teapot spout is still present — strong evidence the set was never put into daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet composition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kyusu (横手急須, side-handle teapot) — H9.5 × ⌀10 cm body (3.7″ × 3.9″), 273 g (9.6 oz), with internal honeycomb ceramic strainer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 × Yunomi (湯呑, tea cups) — rim ⌀9 × foot ⌀4 × H5.7 cm (3.5″ × 1.6″ × 2.2″), 78 g (2.75 oz) each\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Original signed paulownia wood box (kiribako 桐木箱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 × Enclosed paper cards — one vintage company-history insert, one modern care insert (the modern insert was added in later years by a previous keeper; the vintage card is original to the set)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Original factory spout protector (transparent silicone sleeve with hanging cord)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarks \u0026amp; seals (provenance evidence)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup foot\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMt. Fuji + 「深川製」 hand-brushed cobalt underglaze (standard Fukagawa Seiji mark)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eKyusu lid interior\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eidentical Mt. Fuji + 「深川製」 mark (premium pre-war single-marking standard)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTomobako\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebrush-written 「茶器揃 宮内省御用達 深川製磁」 in sumi ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTomobako red seals\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e「美術有田焼」 (Art Arita Ware grade), Mt. Fuji + 深川 square seal, and a quality-inspection edge stamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDating evidence\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ethe box vocabulary 「宮内省」 was retired in 1947 when the ministry was reorganized — placing this set definitively before 1947. The original owner identified the production year as Showa 12 (1937).\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e — Almost unused (未使用に近い)\u003cbr\u003eAll six ceramic pieces are intact and free of chips, cracks, kiln scars, and gilt wear. The interior honeycomb strainer shows no tea residue. The original spout protector — which would normally be removed and discarded on first use — is still in place, supporting the “almost unused” classification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural context\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fukagawa Seiji rose to international prominence with its Grand Prize at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle and remains one of the foundational houses of modern Arita ware. The high-temperature 1350°C white porcelain body and the signature “Fukagawa Blue” tonal-gradient underglaze are unmistakable hallmarks of the studio. Pre-war Fukagawa with original tomobako is uncommon on the secondary market; complete six-piece sets in this condition are rarer still.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e — Suited to sencha green tea or gyokuro service for a small gathering, displayed as a collectible heirloom, or as a museum-quality gift for a serious collector of Japanese ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-wash only with mild, neutral detergent and a soft cloth. Do not microwave (gilt rim and gilt finial contain metal). Do not dishwash. Avoid sudden temperature changes. Store the box in a low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Originally made by \u003cstrong\u003eFukagawa Seiji 深川製磁\u003c\/strong\u003e (Imperial Household Purveyor, est. 1894) in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan in 1937 (Showa 12), curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbout ZenKiln — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hand-packed in the original paulownia box, wrapped with archival tissue and a custom double-walled outer carton. Insured international tracked shipping from Japan, typically 7–14 business days. 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Two tokkuri (sake carafes) + five footed ochoko (sake cups) in Fukagawa's signature ルリブドー Ruri Budō (\"Lapis-Blue Grape\") pattern: deep ruri (瑠璃) cobalt-blue ground with hand-applied gold maki-e grape-vine branches, turquoise + akae cinnabar grape clusters, gold rim line, and pure-white porcelain interiors. Arrives in original Fukagawa Seiji branded retail box with full-colour brand-history leaflet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set is fully documented for brand, pattern, and Arita origin (Fukagawa Seiji foot mark + original branded box + product code 0700-861 + accompanying brand-history leaflet, all photo-verified). The production year is estimated as the vintage Showa-to-Heisei period (1980s–2000s), based on the barcode-era retail code and modern leaflet format — the Meiji 27 (1894) date printed in the leaflet refers to Fukagawa Seiji's founding year, not this set's production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSake set — 2 tokkuri + 5 footed ochoko (7 pieces)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEach tokkuri\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.0 cm height × 4.8 cm base × 2.8 cm mouth (≈5.1″ × 1.9″ × 1.1″); 135 g (≈4.8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEach ochoko\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5.7 cm rim diameter (≈2.2″); 25 g (≈0.9 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e≈ 395 g (≈14 oz) total (ware only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCapacity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTo be measured by water-fill test before dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePorcelain (Arita) — ruri lapis glaze exterior, white interior, gold maki-e + akae + turquoise enamel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e富士山 + 深川製 (Fukagawa Sei) in underglaze cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePattern\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eルリブドー Ruri Budō (\"Lapis-Blue Grape\") — Fukagawa \"Porcelain Treasure Stone\" lapis lineage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePeriod\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage Showa to Heisei (1980s–2000s)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand heritage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFounded Meiji 27 (1894); 宮内庁御用達 since Meiji 43 (1910)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0700-861 (Fukagawa Seiji retail catalogue)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBox\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal Fukagawa Seiji branded retail box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAccessories\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOriginal full-colour Fukagawa brand-history leaflet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eInventory\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne-of-one — vintage; no restock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCurated by\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eZenKiln from a Japanese antique dealer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Ruri Budō?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRuri Budō (ルリブドー — \"Lapis-Blue Grape\") is one of Fukagawa Seiji's most recognised pattern lines. The ruri (瑠璃) base is the workshop's signature high-fired cobalt glaze — described in the brand's own literature as 磁器の宝石 (\"the porcelain treasure stone\"). The grape-vine motif is hand-applied in gold maki-e with overglaze enamel grape clusters in turquoise and akae cinnabar — a confident Imperial-purveyor design language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight vintage patina consistent with careful Japanese storage. No major chips or losses visible from supplied photos. A close-up condition pass will be added before publish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a tokkuri and an ochoko?\u003c\/strong\u003e A tokkuri (徳利) is a Japanese sake carafe — the narrow-necked bottle that the sake is warmed and poured from. An ochoko (お猪口) is a small footed sake cup. A 7-piece set with 2 tokkuri and 5 ochoko is the classical \"host's set\" — both sake hosts pour for a small group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it microwave or dishwasher safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely not. The gold maki-e lines and the turquoise + akae overglaze enamels will be damaged by either. Hand-wash only with mild soap in lukewarm water; rinse and pat dry with a soft cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the gold pattern original?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The gold lines are hand-applied gold maki-e on the original ruri-blue ground. Light wear of the gold over decades of use is normal and expected on vintage Fukagawa pieces and is consistent with authentic age rather than a manufacturing defect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is 宮内庁御用達?\u003c\/strong\u003e 宮内庁御用達 (Kunaichō Goyōtatsu) is the formal designation \"purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency\" — a status Fukagawa Seiji has held since Meiji 43 (1910). The leaflet that arrives with this set confirms this status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat about the Meiji 27 date in the leaflet?\u003c\/strong\u003e Meiji 27 (1894) is Fukagawa Seiji's founding year — the year 深川忠次 established the workshop. It is part of the brand's 130+ year heritage but is not the production date of this specific set. The set itself is a vintage Showa-to-Heisei commercial production (broadly 1980s–2000s).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery. Antique pieces are wrapped in their original branded box, then double-boxed with archival-grade cushioning. Insurance recommended; included by default on orders over $250.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47699132252390,"sku":"ZK-SKE-FUKAGAWA-RURIBUDO-001","price":188.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_72a9ebc2-b1db-43d4-be48-1845b6bb77b1.png?v=1780216389"},{"product_id":"vintage-koransha-yunomi-set-5-orchid-gilt-showa-1927","title":"Vintage Japanese Yunomi Set of 5 — Kōransha \"Orchid in Gold and Red\" (Showa 2 \/ 1927)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA set of 5 fine-porcelain yunomi (Japanese tea cups) by Kōransha (香蘭社)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Japan's first joint-stock porcelain company, founded 1875 in Arita, Saga Prefecture. Made in 昭和2年 \/ Showa 2 \/ 1927 (user-confirmed). Each cup carries a hand-painted overglaze decoration of an orchid (the brand's own emblem) in red-orange iron-oxide enamel and gold leaf, set against fine white porcelain ground with gilt rim and twin coral-red banding. The set survives in mint, untouched condition — five cups arranged in the original Kōransha vertical-stacking tomobako, with the maker's sumi-ink calligraphy and official red seal on the outer face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 99 years old, this set sits at the threshold of \"Antique\" status (Etsy's 100-year cutoff), produced at the very start of the Showa era by a porcelain house founded in 1875.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet composition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5 yunomi + original Kōransha wooden tomobako (vertical stacking format)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCup dimensions (each)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e∼Ø9.0 × 5.5 cm H (≈3.5″ × 2.2″), foot ∼Ø4.0 cm (≈1.6″), ∼71 g (≈2.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSet weight (5 cups, sans box)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e∼355 g (≈12.5 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTomobako\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e∼10.5 × 10 × 34 cm (≈4.1″ × 3.9″ × 13.4″) — tall vertical box, kiri-style soft wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFine white porcelain (磁器 \/ Jiki) — Arita body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecoration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOverglaze red enamel (赤絵 \/ Aka-e), gilding (金彩 \/ Kinsai), coral-red banding, gold rim and foot ring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduction year\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e昭和2年 \/ Showa 2 \/ 1927 (user-confirmed)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaker founded\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e明治8年 \/ Meiji 8 \/ 1875 (Kōransha brand history — context only, not this piece's production year)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e Kōransha \/ Arita Ware in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProvenance \u0026amp; Attribution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis set carries strong primary evidence of Kōransha production:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal Kōransha wooden tomobako with sumi-ink calligraphy reading 「御湯呑 五客」 (Goyunomi Gokyaku — \"Honorable Tea Cups, Set of Five\") on the right column and 「香蘭社」 (Kōransha) on the left column\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRed square official Kōransha maker's seal stamped on the tomobako next to the brand calligraphy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGold-painted Kōransha foot mark on each cup — stylized orchid sprig emblem above the kanji wordmark 「香蘭社」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIconographic self-reference: the orchid (蘭 \/ Ran) on the decoration is the maker's own emblem; the brand-name kanji 香蘭 literally means \"Fragrant Orchid\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCurator's note on attribution:\u003c\/strong\u003e We can confirm with high confidence that this is a Kōransha-produced yunomi set as marked. The production year \u003cstrong\u003e昭和2年 (Showa 2 \/ 1927)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the seller's attribution; independent dating to the exact year would require expert reference against Kōransha's published mark-style catalog, so we present the year as attributed rather than independently verified. This piece was acquired by ZenKiln through the Japanese antique market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKōransha: A Short Historical Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōransha (香蘭社) was founded in 1875 (Meiji 8) in Arita, Saga Prefecture, by Fukagawa Eizaemon VIII (深川栄左衛門八代) as Japan's first joint-stock porcelain company. It was created as a deliberate modernization of the centuries-old Hizen Arita porcelain industry to bring Arita work onto the international stage of the Meiji era. Kōransha exhibited at the 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition and the 1878 Paris Universal Exposition and is historically associated with Imperial Household Agency procurement. The brand is still active today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand-name kanji 香蘭 means \"Fragrant Orchid\"; orchid is the company's emblem, and you see it here on both the cup decoration AND the foot mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMotif: Orchid (蘭 \/ Ran)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decorative flower on these cups is \u003cstrong\u003eorchid (蘭 \/ Ran)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Kōransha company emblem — not sazanka, plum, or cherry. The radiating four-petal bloom with arching gilt leaf-blade strokes is Kōransha's standard interpretation of the orchid form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition Disclosure (Full)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition grade: Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e — presented as-new in original packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll 5 cups: no chips, no cracks, no crazing visible, no rim flea-bites; gold rim trim intact and unworn; foot mark gold crisp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako: outer kiri-style wood shows age-consistent surface mellowing typical of pre-war \/ early-Showa Japanese soft wood; no warping, no separation of dividers; sumi-ink calligraphy crisp; red Kōransha seal unfaded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo paper hakogaki, no brand pamphlet, no silk wrap — the tomobako is the complete original packaging for this set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUses \u0026amp; Display\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTraditional:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYunomi for everyday green tea (sencha, hojicha, genmaicha)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA coordinated 5-piece guest-tea setting (a traditional Japanese household keeps a 5-cup set for tea-service for guests)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModern crossover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEspresso \/ cortado cups (gold rim + porcelain = excellent for high-contrast small-format drinks)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSake o-choko style serving for chilled sake (single-portion)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall dessert cups for chawanmushi-style steamed savories or matcha-paired wagashi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay: an unusual vertical-stacking tomobako makes this set display-attractive even when stored\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare for Vintage Gold-Rim Porcelain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is 99-year-old gold-rim Japanese porcelain. Treat accordingly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-wash only with lukewarm water and mild neutral soap; dry with a soft cloth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo NOT use a dishwasher — high heat and detergent will damage the gold rim and gilt decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo NOT use a microwave — gold and metal-pigment decoration is not microwave-safe at any era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo NOT subject to thermal shock (no boiling water directly into a cold cup; warm the cup first with a tepid rinse)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStore the cups inside the original tomobako between uses to preserve the box's significance and protect the cups\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReference Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e明治8年 (Meiji 8) = 1875; 昭和2年 (Shōwa 2) = 1927\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e御湯呑 五客 (Goyunomi Gokyaku) = \"Honorable Tea Cups, Set of 5\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e香蘭社 (Kōransha) = \"Fragrant Orchid Company\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e蘭 (Ran) = orchid (the Kōransha emblem)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e赤絵 (Aka-e) = overglaze red enamel (iron oxide)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e金彩 (Kinsai) = gilding \/ gold-leaf decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Returns Note (Vintage \/ Antique-Line)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a one-of-one vintage set; we keep only this single set in inventory and cannot reorder. As a disclosed-condition vintage piece, returns are not offered except in the case of transit damage (please send photos within 7 days of delivery). For international orders we recommend adding insured shipping (the gold-rim porcelain is fragile in transit).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47699175473382,"sku":"ZK-YUNOMI-KORANSHA-ORCHID-1927-SET5","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_72f5d6f3-53b2-4105-9a11-16da6358556f.png?v=1780209491"},{"product_id":"vintage-fukagawa-seiji-ruri-cobalt-vase-arita-kabin","title":"Vintage Fukagawa Seiji Ruri Cobalt Blue Vase — Lily \u0026 Butterfly Sometsuke, Arita Porcelain Kabin","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eKabin (花瓶) — pot-form Japanese flower vase, wide mouth, no handle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eHeight 20.0 cm (7.9″) · mouth Ø 8.0 cm (3.1″) · foot Ø 9.0 cm (3.5″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e1,026 g (2.26 lb) vase · 1,564 g (3.45 lb) with tomobako\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003ePorcelain (磁器 jiki), Arita-yaki lineage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eExterior glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e瑠璃釉 (ruri-yū) deep cobalt-blue ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e染付 (sometsuke) lily \u0026amp; butterfly in white with soft blue shading; 金彩 (kinsai) gold linework + continuous gold rim line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eInterior glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e官窯 (kanyō) white glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eStylized Mt. Fuji silhouette above 深川製 in underglaze cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e官窯染付 (Kanyō Sometsuke) — Fukagawa's imperial-kiln cobalt-and-white line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji, Arita (est. 1894) — 宮内庁御用達 Imperial Household purveyor since 1910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eLate Shōwa–Heisei, estimated 1980s–2000s (documented vintage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eExcellent — no chips, no hairlines, gold linework intact; unrestored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eOriginal paulownia kiribako (22 × 19 × 18.5 cm), signed \u0026amp; stamped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eVase + original tomobako + Fukagawa leaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Fukagawa Seiji ruri cobalt kabin — lily \u0026amp; butterfly\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA vintage flower vase (花瓶 \/ \u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e) by \u003cstrong\u003e深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji\u003c\/strong\u003e — the Arita porcelain house recognized as a purveyor to the Japanese Imperial Household since 1910 — finished in the workshop's signature \u003cem\u003eruri\u003c\/em\u003e (瑠璃) deep cobalt-blue glaze. Across one face, soft-gradient \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e (染付) paints two open lily blossoms in white with delicate blue shading, joined by a single white butterfly in flight. Fine \u003cem\u003ekinsai\u003c\/em\u003e (金彩) gold outlines the stems, leaf veins, and stamen, and a continuous gold line frames the mouth. The interior is finished in the workshop's white \u003cem\u003ekanyō\u003c\/em\u003e (官窯) glaze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Fukagawa Seiji \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln — a documented vintage piece acquired from a Japan-based sourcing studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attribution rests on a full five-point closure standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze foot mark — stylized Mt. Fuji above 深川製, in cobalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako lid calligraphy — 「花瓶」 (\u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako side calligraphy — 「宮内庁御用達 深川製」 (Imperial Household Purveyor · Fukagawa-sei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako corner red cartouche — 「美術有田焼」 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki \/ Art Arita-ware)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal printed leaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」 with the red seal 「宮内庁御用達 深川製磁 認定」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker attribution is definitive\u003c\/strong\u003e (foot mark + signed tomobako + certified leaflet). \u003cstrong\u003eDating is estimated\u003c\/strong\u003e — late Shōwa to Heisei, roughly the 1980s–2000s — inferred from the leaflet typography, the tomobako style, and the foot-mark format. The Meiji 27 (1894) date in Fukagawa literature is the workshop's founding year, not this vase's production year. Fukagawa Seiji remains an operating Arita porcelain house today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the 官窯染付 (Kanyō Sometsuke) series\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vase belongs to Fukagawa Seiji's \u003cem\u003eKanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e (Imperial-Kiln Sometsuke) line — the workshop's contemporary reading of the Chinese imperial-kiln cobalt-and-white aesthetic. The included leaflet, \u003cem\u003eThe Allure of Kanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e, describes the intent: a bright, clear sometsuke rather than a muted one, achieved by selecting superior clay and pushing the firing to the moment the white porcelain body begins to soften. Fukagawa first earned international standing with the Grand Prix at the 1900 Paris Exposition Universelle, and has held Imperial Household purveyor status since 1910.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. The ruri glaze surface is clean and glossy, with no chips and no hairlines in the photographed angles; the gold linework and gold rim are intact and unworn. Unrestored and unrefinished. Light age-consistent wear may appear on the unglazed foot ring, and the paulownia tomobako shows the gentle toning typical of age. Additional close-up photos of the mark, foot, or any detail are available on request before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA presentation-grade \u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e sized for a tokonoma (alcove), a sideboard, or a quiet hallway focal point. It suits single-stem ikebana — a lily or branch reads beautifully against the ruri ground — as well as cherry, plum, or autumn-leaf arrangements, or display as a closed object. The 8 cm mouth accommodates most ikebana \u003cem\u003ekenzan\u003c\/em\u003e pin-frogs; line the interior with a glass tumbler when using water flowers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, dishwashers, microwaves, and prolonged direct sunlight. The kinsai gold linework is sensitive to abrasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Fukagawa Seiji \u003cem\u003eKanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e floral kabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original signed paulownia tomobako\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × printed Fukagawa leaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-packed in archival tissue inside a double-walled carton from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725591658726,"sku":"ZK-VASE-FKG-RURI-001","price":258.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_1bdf3fef-3455-4c6d-944a-b13043c9145b.png?v=1780203701"},{"product_id":"vintage-fukagawa-seiji-kanyo-sometsuke-landscape-vase-arita-kabin","title":"Vintage Fukagawa Seiji White Porcelain Vase — Kanyō Sometsuke Blue Landscape, Arita Squat Kabin","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eHentsubo-gata kabin (扁壺型花瓶) — squat, flattened-sphere flower vase, narrow mouth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eHeight 17.0 cm (6.7″) · mouth Ø 6.5 cm (2.6″) · foot Ø 15.0 cm (5.9″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e2,144 g (4.73 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eWhite porcelain (磁器 jiki), Arita-yaki lineage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e染付 (sometsuke) soft blue mountain-mist landscape band, underglaze — pale-blue ridges fading into white\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eGlaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eClean white porcelain ground, glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eMt. Fuji silhouette above 「官窯染付」 (Kanyō Sometsuke) series mark, underglaze cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSeries\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e官窯染付 (Kanyō Sometsuke) — Fukagawa's imperial-kiln cobalt-and-white line\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji, Arita (est. 1894) — 宮内庁御用達 Imperial Household purveyor since 1910\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eLate Shōwa–early Heisei, estimated mid-1980s–mid-1990s (documented vintage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eExcellent — no chips, no hairlines; unrestored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eOriginal paulownia kiribako (27 × 26.5 × 19.5 cm), signed \u0026amp; stamped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eVase + tomobako + leaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」 + brand brochure 「富士のあるべ」\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Fukagawa Seiji white-porcelain kabin — Kanyō Sometsuke landscape\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA squat, flattened-sphere flower vase (扁壺型花瓶 \/ \u003cem\u003ehentsubo-gata kabin\u003c\/em\u003e) by \u003cstrong\u003e深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji\u003c\/strong\u003e — quieter and more modernist than the workshop's full-cobalt pieces. The body is clean white porcelain, brushed only at the lower band with a soft, abstract \u003cem\u003esometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e (染付) wash that reads as a mountain-mist landscape — pale-blue ridges fading upward into white. The narrow mouth (6.5 cm) suits a single-stem ikebana arrangement; the broad foot (15 cm) gives the form a low, stable visual gravity that anchors a tokonoma or sideboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA \"Kanyō Sometsuke\" series mark — not the common brand mark\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vase carries a specific underglaze foot mark that sets it apart from standard Fukagawa output: a stylized Mt. Fuji silhouette above 「官窯染付」 (\u003cem\u003eKanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e) — the series mark itself, used on dedicated 官窯染付 production rather than the workshop's more common 「深川製」 general mark. \u003cem\u003eKanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e is Fukagawa's contemporary reading of the Chinese imperial-kiln cobalt-and-white aesthetic, named in the workshop's own literature alongside its other signature glaze families.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Fukagawa Seiji \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln — a documented vintage piece acquired from a Japan-based sourcing studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe attribution rests on an unusually full closure standard — seven points, including an expanded brand-history brochure not always packed with smaller pieces:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze foot mark — Mt. Fuji + 「官窯染付」 series mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako lid — 「花瓶」 (\u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako side — 「宮内庁御用達 深川製」 (Imperial Household Purveyor · Fukagawa-sei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako corner red cartouche — 「美術有田焼」 (Bijutsu Arita-yaki)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako bottom red square — 「深川 謹製」 house seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」 (The Allure of Kanyō Sometsuke) with the certification seal 「宮内庁御用達 深川製磁 認定」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-color fold-out brochure 「富士のあるべ」 — Mt. Fuji cover, an aerial photograph of the 西有田 (Nishi-Arita) factory, the national branch listing, the house chronology, and the signature of company president 深川昭 (Akira Fukagawa)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker attribution is definitive\u003c\/strong\u003e (series foot mark + signed tomobako + certified leaflet + brand brochure). \u003cstrong\u003eDating is estimated\u003c\/strong\u003e — late Shōwa to early Heisei, roughly the mid-1980s to mid-1990s — narrowed by the Telex (テレックス) numbers still printed on the brochure's branch-address sheet, a business standard largely retired by the mid-1990s. The historical dates in the brochure (1650, 1894, 1904, 1910, 1962) describe the brand's history, not this vase's production year. Fukagawa Seiji remains an operating Arita porcelain house today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Fukagawa Seiji\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePer the included brochure: the Fukagawa family first lit a kiln in Arita in Keian 3 (1650); 深川忠次 (Tadatsugu Fukagawa) established the modern Fukagawa Seiji house in Meiji 27 (1894), adopting the 富士流水 (Mt. Fuji + flowing water) back-mark as a guarantee of quality. The house won a gold medal at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair and was designated purveyor to the Imperial Household Agency in 1910 — a status it still holds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. The white glaze surface is clean and glossy, with no chips and no hairlines in the photographed angles; the underglaze sometsuke is crisp. Unrestored and unrefinished. Light age-consistent wear may appear on the foot ring, and the paulownia tomobako shows the gentle toning typical of age. Additional close-up photos of the mark, foot, or any detail are available on request before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe squat, low-shouldered form reads quietly in a modernist or Japandi interior — a tokonoma vignette, a console beside a single chair, a fireplace mantel. The 6.5 cm mouth holds a single tall stem (lily, eucalyptus, branch ikebana) or a small \u003cem\u003ekenzan\u003c\/em\u003e pin-frog for a low-water arrangement, and the ~2.1 kg base keeps the vessel stable under taller cuttings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, dishwashers, microwaves, and prolonged direct sunlight. The sometsuke wash is underglaze and stable to normal handling; if arranging fresh flowers, line the interior with a glass tumbler to protect the glaze from mineral residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Fukagawa Seiji \u003cem\u003eKanyō Sometsuke\u003c\/em\u003e squat kabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original signed paulownia tomobako\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × printed Fukagawa leaflet 「官窯染付の魅力」\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × fold-out brand-history brochure 「富士のあるべ」 (with president's signature)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-packed in archival tissue inside a double-walled carton from Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725597819110,"sku":"ZK-VASE-FKG-LAND-001","price":266.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_1fc942b7-1a20-48b3-8b66-9d89f5419a75.png?v=1780208379"},{"product_id":"vintage-koransha-ruri-cobalt-crane-vase-arita-kabin","title":"Vintage Kōransha Ruri Cobalt Crane Vase — Gold \u0026 Silver Tsuru Pair, Arita Porcelain Kabin","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eKabin (花瓶) — tall baluster presentation flower vase, flared rim\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eHeight 32.0 cm (12.6″) · mouth Ø 8.5 cm (3.3″) · foot Ø 10.5 cm (4.1″)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eNot published by the maker — will be weighed before dispatch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003ePorcelain (磁器 jiki), Arita-yaki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eExterior glaze\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e瑠璃釉 (ruri-yū) deep midnight cobalt-blue ground\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eDecoration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e金彩 (kinsai) married-pair cranes (夫婦鶴 fūfu-zuru) — one gold-gilt, one silver-platinum, each flight feather engraved; gold rim line, neck cusp frieze, foot band\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eInterior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eWhite porcelain, visible at the mouth and gold-bordered foot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFoot mark\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e蘭花 (orchid) emblem above 「香蘭社」 in underglaze cobalt\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMotif\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e夫婦鶴 (fūfu-zuru) married-pair crane — longevity, fidelity, good fortune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaker\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e香蘭社 Kōransha, Arita (founded 1879) — parent house of Fukagawa Seiji; Imperial Household supplier since the Meiji era\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eLate Shōwa–Heisei, estimated 1980s–2000s (documented vintage)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eExcellent — no chips, no hairlines; gold \u0026amp; silver intact; unrestored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTomobako\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eOriginal paulownia kiribako (tall, dovetail-jointed), signed \u0026amp; stamped\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eVase + original signed tomobako\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Koransha ruri-cobalt crane kabin — gold \u0026amp; silver fūfu-zuru\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tall, presentation-grade baluster vase (花瓶 \/ \u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e) by \u003cstrong\u003e香蘭社 Kōransha\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the oldest continuously-operating Arita porcelain houses — finished in a deep \u003cem\u003eruri\u003c\/em\u003e (瑠璃) cobalt glaze brought to a true midnight intensity, the white porcelain showing only at the mouth and through the gold-bordered foot. Across the body, two cranes (鶴 \u003cem\u003etsuru\u003c\/em\u003e) are worked in elaborate \u003cem\u003ekinsai\u003c\/em\u003e (金彩): one gilded fully in gold, the other in silver-platinum, each flight feather individually engraved through the metal in the high-precision style for which Kōransha is recognized. A continuous gold line frames the mouth; an arch-and-dot frieze of fine gold cusps runs the neck, and the pedestal foot carries a matching gold band.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMaker \u0026amp; provenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Made by Koransha \/ Arita-yaki in Saga Prefecture, Japan, curated by ZenKiln — a documented vintage piece acquired from a Japan-based sourcing studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAttribution rests on a three-point closure standard:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderglaze foot mark — a stylized 蘭花 (orchid) emblem above 「香蘭社」 in cobalt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako lid calligraphy — 「花瓶」 (\u003cem\u003ekabin\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTomobako side calligraphy — 「香蘭社」 with the red house seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaker attribution is definitive\u003c\/strong\u003e (orchid foot mark + signed tomobako). \u003cstrong\u003eDating is estimated\u003c\/strong\u003e — late Shōwa to Heisei, roughly the 1980s–2000s — inferred from the tomobako condition, the decoration style, and the gold-application technique consistent with Kōransha production from that window. The 1879 founding date in the house's history is its founding year, not this vase's production year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Kōransha (香蘭社)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKōransha was founded in 1879 in Arita by 八代 深川栄左衛門 (the 8th-generation Fukagawa Eizaemon) together with other Arita masters as the first jointly-incorporated Arita export-porcelain company; it took its name and house mark from the orchid blossom (蘭花). The house has supplied the Imperial Household since the Meiji era and remains in operation today. In 1894 the founder's second son, 深川忠次 (Tadatsugu Fukagawa), left Kōransha to establish 深川製磁 Fukagawa Seiji — making Kōransha the elder \"parent\" house from which the now better-known Fukagawa Seiji branched. This vase is from the original Kōransha lineage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe crane motif\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two cranes read as a \u003cem\u003efūfu-zuru\u003c\/em\u003e (夫婦鶴), a married-pair crane. In Japanese decorative art the crane is the enduring symbol of longevity, marital fidelity, and good fortune — which makes the piece especially suited to a wedding, anniversary, or milestone gift, or simply to a corner that wants something of stature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. The cobalt glaze surface is clean and glossy, with no chips and no hairlines in the photographed angles; the gold linework and silver gilding are intact and unworn. Unrestored and unrefinished. Additional close-up photos of the mark, foot, or any detail are available on request before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA statement vase for a tokonoma alcove, a formal-room console, a fireplace mantel, or a curated bookshelf. The narrow mouth (8.5 cm) holds a single tall stem — lily, peony, branch ikebana — or a small \u003cem\u003ekenzan\u003c\/em\u003e pin-frog for low-water work, but at 32 cm the vase is a presentation piece first and an arrangement vessel second.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-wash only with lukewarm water and a soft cloth. Avoid abrasive sponges, dishwashers, microwaves, and direct sunlight. The kinsai gold and silver are sensitive to friction — do not scrub. If arranging fresh flowers, line the interior with a glass tumbler to protect the glaze from mineral residue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × Kōransha ruri-cobalt presentation kabin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original signed paulownia tomobako\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-packed in archival tissue inside a double-walled carton from Japan; insured in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. We work closely with the kilns, workshops, and makers featured in our shop — each one disclosed in our About section — and hand-pack every piece in Japan for safe delivery worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📦 Ships from Japan, hand-packed for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZenKiln","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47725603782886,"sku":"ZK-VASE-KOR-CRANE-001","price":1588.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/5392\/5350\/files\/6a0f48436f03bf48e8c7f28f9f150b4c_5885b087-2b13-4c82-9940-4d63adb06dab.png?v=1780204068"},{"product_id":"vintage-utamaro-ukiyo-e-woodblock-reproduction-portfolio-bijin-ga","title":"Vintage Ukiyo-e Woodblock Portfolio After Utamaro — 6 Bijin-ga Ōban Reproductions, Washi Folio (Fukkokuban)","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:15px;line-height:1.55;margin:0 0 22px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-top:1px solid #e7e7e7;border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eObject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eUkiyo-e woodblock print portfolio (fukkokuban 復刻版) — 6 ōban bijin-ga + original washi folio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eAttribution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAfter Kitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/strong\u003e (喜多川歌麿, 1753–1806) — a vintage reproduction, NOT an original Edo-period print\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePlates\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e6 multi-block colour woodblock reproductions on washi + multilingual caption booklet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003ePrint size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e38.2 × 26.0 cm (15.0 × 10.2″) each — full ōban (大判)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFolio size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e49.5 × 35.5 cm (19.5 × 14.0″) closed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003e691 g (1.52 lb) — folio + 6 prints + caption book\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eWashi paper (和紙); multi-block woodblock (mokuhanga)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eHand-pulled multi-block colour woodblock with kentō registration (genuine woodblock, not litho\/offset)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eFolio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eRed deckled-edge washi cover, titled 「浮世絵」(Ukiyo-e) on a seigaiha gold-pattern slip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eLate Shōwa, estimated 1960s–1980s (dated by the 6-language caption incl. Russian)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eSubject\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eBijin-ga (美人画, beautiful-women) — geisha, mother \u0026amp; child, hair-combing, lovers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eExcellent — clean, full colour, no foxing, no tears\/creases; unrestored\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e7e7e7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;width:32%;color:#8a8a8a;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:.07em;text-transform:uppercase;vertical-align:top;\"\u003eIncluded\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:11px 14px;vertical-align:top;color:#222;\"\u003eWashi folio + multilingual caption booklet + 6 ōban prints\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage ukiyo-e woodblock portfolio — six bijin-ga after Utamaro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA complete vintage Japanese woodblock-print portfolio of six \u003cem\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e (美人画 \/ beautiful-women) compositions after \u003cstrong\u003eKitagawa Utamaro\u003c\/strong\u003e (喜多川歌麿, 1753–1806), gathered in their original deckled-edge red washi folio titled 「浮世絵」(\u003cem\u003eUkiyo-e\u003c\/em\u003e). Each sheet is a multi-block colour woodblock impression on Japanese washi at full ōban size (大判, 38.2 × 26 cm) — the colour registration, kentō marks, and soft tactile relief of the line-block confirm these are genuine woodblock-printed reproductions, not lithograph or offset.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHonest attribution — a reproduction (fukkokuban), not an original Edo print\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese six prints are \u003cstrong\u003evintage Japanese reproduction woodblock prints (fukkokuban 復刻版)\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e original Edo-period Utamaro impressions. Original Kansei-era Utamaro prints are museum-tier objects priced in the thousands to tens of thousands of dollars per impression; this is a high-quality multi-block woodblock reproduction printed by a Japanese woodblock publisher in the late Showa era for the international art market. \u003cem\u003eFukkokuban\u003c\/em\u003e is itself a respected Japanese craft — these sheets are cut and printed by skilled woodblock artisans using traditional kentō registration and natural pigment on washi. The reproduction publisher is not identified on the folio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Curated by ZenKiln from a Japan-based sourcing studio. Original designs by Kitagawa Utamaro (Edo period, Kansei era); this object is a late-Showa fukkokuban reproduction portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe six plates\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach plate carries a printed caption sheet describing the original in six languages (Japanese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「西国の芸者」 — \"Geisha of the Western Provinces\" (ōkubi-e close-up; original c. Kansei 7 \/ 1795)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「逢身八契」 — \"Joyful Meeting\" \/ Chūbei and Umekawa, lovers from the Chikamatsu tragedy (original end-Kansei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「山姥と金太郎図」 — \"Yamauba and Kintarō\" \/ the mountain woman and her son (Utamaro's late period)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「婦人相学拾躰 — かみすき」 — \"Woman Combing,\" from the Ten Studies of Womanly Physiognomy series (original c. Kansei 3 \/ 1791)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「歌撰恋の部 物思恋図」 — \"Love-thinking,\" from the Anthology of Poems: Love section (original c. Kansei 4 \/ 1792)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e「高名美人六家撰」 — \"One of the Six Selected Famous Beautiful Geisha\" (original mid-Kansei)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Utamaro\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKitagawa Utamaro (1753–1806) is the most internationally recognized master of \u003cem\u003ebijin-ga\u003c\/em\u003e ukiyo-e. His Kansei-era work — the period these six plates reproduce — established the classical vocabulary of Japanese feminine portraiture, and his \u003cem\u003eōkubi-e\u003c\/em\u003e (大首絵 \/ close-up portraits) revolutionized the genre in the 1790s. After his death his prints became a foundational influence on the European Japonisme movement, shaping Manet, Degas, Toulouse-Lautrec, and the early Van Gogh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDating this portfolio\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe six-language caption sheet — including Russian alongside the major Western European languages — places the production firmly in the postwar Cold War cultural-exchange export window, narrowing the estimate to roughly the 1960s–1980s (late Showa). The folio's 「浮世絵」 title slip on a seigaiha (青海波 \/ wave) gold-pattern washi is the standard presentation format used by Japanese fukkokuban publishers of that period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent. The red washi folio's deckled edges are intact; the prints are clean with full colour saturation, no foxing or significant toning, and no creases, tears, or losses to any plate. Unrestored. Additional close-up photos of any plate or the folio are available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDisplay \u0026amp; use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach print frames beautifully as a standalone object — the ōban sheets fit standard A3 \/ 30 × 40 cm frames with a single passe-partout mat. The six can hang as a grid, a horizontal run over a sofa, or a vertical sequence up a staircase. For collectors, the portfolio is just as valuable kept intact and stored flat — the original washi folio is part of the historical object and protects the prints from light and handling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandle with clean dry hands or cotton gloves. Store the portfolio flat in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. If framing for long-term display, use UV-protective glass. Washi is archival material and stable for generations when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × original red washi deckled-edge folio with 「浮世絵」 seigaiha title slip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 × multilingual caption booklet (Japanese, English, French, German, Russian, Spanish)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 × ōban-size bijin-ga woodblock reproduction prints after Utamaro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-packed flat between rigid backers in a double-walled carton from Japan; insured in transit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ZenKiln\u003c\/strong\u003e — A Japan-based curator connecting international collectors with Japan's artisan ceramic tradition. 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