Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat Daruma flower crystal apricot for good fortune

Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat Daruma flower crystal apricot for good fortune

Dimensions: Height 15cm, Width 12.5cm

Material: Porcelain

Product Description

Japanese Kiyomizu ware lucky cat figurine, made using a floral crystal glaze technique, presents a warm apricot-colored luster.

The crystalline textures on the glaze, blooming like flowers, are delicate and captivating 🌸✨.

The lucky cat holds aloft a sign that reads "Bringing Fortune," while cradling a small Daruma doll in its other arm. The placement of the gold coin echoes the sign, symbolizing the arrival of wealth and good fortune. 🪙🧧 The Daruma doll symbolizes wish fulfillment and protection, and its combination with the lucky cat adds even more auspiciousness and blessings. 🎎

The dignified sitting posture is suitable for placing in a corner of a shop or home where wealth is needed. The hand-painted flower decorations make the whole piece more cute and have a sense of craftsmanship. It is both practical and ornamental.

Made in Japan

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