Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat dyed with tenglong (a type of Japanese shaved metalwork)

Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat dyed with tenglong (a type of Japanese shaved metalwork)

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm , Width 9cm

Materials: Porcelain hand-painting

Product Description:

The Kiyomizu ware lucky cat is meticulously crafted using the traditional ochazuke (blue and white porcelain) hand-painting technique: cobalt blue is carefully outlined on the body, and the varying shades of the brushstrokes create layers and a sense of shading. The luster of the white porcelain highlights the clarity and elegance of the blue lines.

The back and sides are painted with images of soaring dragons—the dragon's body is coiled, its scales are layered, and its whiskers are flowing, accompanied by cloud and water patterns and wave imagery, creating a powerful and majestic image, symbolizing the power and protective force that controls water resources and abundance 🐉🌊.

The beckoning cat, with its waving gesture combined with the noble symbolism of the dragon, is not only a lucky charm for attracting wealth but also a symbol of power and good fortune. The inscription "hundreds of millions" on the front plate signifies attracting immense wealth and abundant fortune 💰✨.

Gold/warm yellow accents on the ears, collar, and paw pads add a touch of luxury and warmth to the overall blue and white color scheme. The craftsmanship combines delicate depiction with a grand composition, creating a fusion of Japanese style and traditional East Asian aesthetics.

This piece is suitable for collection and appreciation, as well as home decoration, bringing an elegant blessing and visual focus to the space 🐱🏠.

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 glaze is smooth and exudes a natural luster, making the overall design more textured.

The Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat is not only a home decoration, but also an elegant work of art, showcasing 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 holds an important place in Japanese ceramics due to its unique craftsmanship and beautiful appearance.

And it continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world.

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