Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat with cherry blossom and koi design

Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat with cherry blossom and koi design

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm , Width 9cm

Material: Porcelain

Product Description:

This hand-painted lucky cat in the Kiyomizu ware style features a white porcelain base, delicate painting, and a warm, lustrous finish, exuding an elegant Japanese atmosphere.

The body is covered with cherry blossom patterns, with petals falling lightly, and the veins of the leaves and stamens are outlined with fine brushstrokes to create a sense of layering. It is embellished with gold thread, making it look rich and gorgeous 🌸✨.

The belly is decorated with leaping carp and surging blue waves, using alternating shades of red, black, and blue, with vivid and powerful brushstrokes, symbolizing courage and good fortune 🎏💪.

The red necklace and yellow lucky coins (or treasures) complement the overall color scheme, creating a stable visual balance and exuding auspiciousness 🪙🐱.

This piece combines traditional craftsmanship with a freehand painting style, resulting in an elegant yet festive piece that evokes feelings of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune—a successful Izume-tai! 🎨

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.