Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat design with Daruma doll illustration

Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat design with Daruma doll illustration

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm, Width 9cm

Materials: Porcelain hand-painted

Product Description:

This is a Shimizu-yaki lucky cat craftwork, meticulously crafted using hand-painted ceramic techniques, a perfect blend of traditional culture and modern art 🎨.
The lucky cat has a gentle, rounded shape, bright red ears, and a peaceful and joyful expression.

The cat's body and back are covered with various and vivid Daruma doll patterns 🪀. Dozens of red Daruma dolls are connected to each other, like an infinitely extending chain of wishes, representing the spirit of perseverance and never falling down, and also conveying the birth of multiple lucky and beautiful wishes 🌟🙏.

The Daruma doll shape paired with the lucky cat symbolizes perseverance through challenges and setbacks, ultimately leading to both wealth and good fortune. The entire piece is vibrant and rich in color, with red, white, and gold harmoniously combined. It blends traditional auspicious meanings with modern craftsmanship, perfectly showcasing the exquisite detail of Japanese Kiyomizu ware.

It is not only a lucky charm full of blessings, but also a symbol of wealth, health and happiness. It is an ideal guardian for those who seek new wishes and bring good luck 🐱💖🎉.

Made in Japan

Kyoto Kiyomizu ware crafts

The surface of the lucky cat is coated with a floral crystalline glaze, showcasing a unique crystalline effect that adds an artistic and layered feel. The smooth glaze has a natural sheen, making the overall appearance more textured. The Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat is not only a home decoration but also an elegant work of art, demonstrating exquisite craftsmanship and cultural connotations.
Kiyomizu ware is a type of pottery with a long history, primarily made at the entrance to Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, Japan—at Gojo-zaka. It is part of Kyo-yaki, and the development of this pottery is closely linked to the tea ceremony, having been widely practiced in the Higashiyama foothills since the early Edo period.

Kiyomizu ware, with its unique craftsmanship and beautiful appearance, holds an important place in Japanese ceramics and continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world.