Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat color painting by Haru Saeno

Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat color painting by Haru Saeno

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm, Width 9cm

Materials: Porcelain hand-painted

Product Description:

This hand-painted ceramic piece, crafted using delicate art techniques, depicts a clear blue sky and soft white clouds on a warm, white porcelain surface.

The combination of blooming cherry blossoms and lush green grass is like holding the entire spring scenery in the palm of your hand ☁️🌸🌈.

The artisan uses the unique clear glaze of Kiyomizu ware and delicate brushstrokes to layer and paint the light and shadow of the petals and the rhythm of the clouds, making the lucky cat not just a lucky charm, but also like a landscape painting that can be held in the palm of your hand.

Watching the blue sky, flowers, trees, and petals drifting down from the cat's body, it felt as if I were embarking on a journey with it, quietly enjoying the moments of being surrounded by happiness amidst the beautiful scenery along the way 🚶♀️💫.

Cats not only symbolize wealth and good fortune, but also guide people to a higher level and realm of life. In our busy daily lives, we are reminded to maintain a peaceful mind, be gentle yet firm, and let each day shine with the light of spring, radiating peace and abundance 😺🍀✨.

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.

Kiyomizu ware lucky cat figurines are not only home decorations but also elegant works 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—on Gojo-zaka.

It is part of Kyoto ware, a type of pottery whose development is closely linked to the tea ceremony and has been widely practiced in the Higashiyama foothills since the early Edo period. Kiyomizu ware holds an important place in Japanese ceramics for its unique craftsmanship and beautiful appearance, and continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world.

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