Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat, Hiyori Sakura (medium size)

Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat, Hiyori Sakura (medium size)

Dimensions: Height 16 cm, Width 12 cm

Material: Porcelain

Product Description:

✨Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat 🐱 "Hiyori Sakura"
This craftwork is brimming with Japanese aesthetics and cultural charm🇯🇵, captivating at first sight! 🎨 The beauty of art

The Kiyomizu-yaki technique from Kyoto creates a pure white base accented with pink, orange, and gold, resulting in a warm and elegant design. The round and adorable Maneki-neko (beckoning cat) raises its left paw, symbolizing good fortune and wealth, radiating the Japanese aesthetics of "wabi-sabi" and "harmony." 🌸 Cherry Blossom Culture

The cherry blossom pattern on the cat is delicate and touching; the pink and white color scheme is like a blooming spring flower, symbolizing the beauty of life and hope.

It evokes the romantic tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing) in Japan 🌳.

The clear water firing process is extremely meticulous, resulting in a smooth glaze and distinct color layers ✨.

The "招福" (Zhao Fu) design symbolizes happiness 😊, and details such as the pink cat ears and paw prints showcase the craftsman's dedication 🖌️

It's a work of art worth treasuring 🖼️.
The lucky cat combines auspiciousness and art, bringing warmth and good fortune 💫, perfectly interpreting the combination of traditional Japanese craftsmanship and natural aesthetics 🌸.

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 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.