Japanese Kutani-yaki Lucky Cat Daruma Mori #6.5

Japanese Kutani-yaki Lucky Cat Daruma Mori #6.5

Dimensions: 20cm high, 18cm wide

Materials: Porcelain + Hand-painted

Product Description:

Kutani ware lucky cat Daruma Mori No. 6.5 is crafted with exquisite craftsmanship, embodying the essence of Kutani ware painting culture 🎨.
The lucky cat design is very imposing, with its paws raised high, symbolizing encouragement and support 💪😼. The painting on the back features a gorgeous pattern of black and white peonies and butterflies dancing among the peonies, with exquisite details 🌺🦋.
The design incorporates the image of Bodhidharma, symbolizing perseverance and good fortune 🍀, and the overall design exudes enthusiasm and blessings, injecting life with boundless good luck and courage 🔥🍀🐱.

Made in Japan
Introduction to Kutani ware

Kutani-yaki, a brilliant gem of Japanese painted ceramics.

Kutani ware, a type of painted ceramic representing traditional Japanese craftsmanship, originates from the Minami-Kaga region in southern Ishikawa Prefecture. Renowned for its exquisite craftsmanship and vibrant colors, Kutani ware is considered the pinnacle of painted ceramics. With a history spanning over 360 years, it is one of Japan's most representative porcelain crafts, famous not only for its bright and eye-catching colors but also for its innovative spirit, making it beloved by enthusiasts throughout Japan and the world. The name Kutani ware comes from Kutani Village in Enuma District, Kaga Province (near present-day Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture).

Its origins can be traced back to the early Edo period, when porcelain production began in Kutani Village, deep in the Yamanaka Onsen area of ​​Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture.

Kutani ware is characterized by its unique "Kutani Gosai" – five types of Japanese hard paints: green, yellow, red, purple, and indigo – used for "upside-down painting".
(That is, the technique of drawing patterns on the glaze surface) presents a visual effect with bright colors and rich layers, which has become one of its most distinctive features. With the evolution of the times, Kutani ware has continued to innovate, integrating traditional and modern designs. It not only retains the classic polychrome style, but also actively connects with contemporary popular culture.

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