Japanese Kutani Ware Seven Lucky Gods Treasure Ship

Kutani ware, a traditional Japanese craft

Japanese Kutani Ware Seven Lucky Gods Treasure Ship

Dimensions: Height 21cm, Width 21cm

Materials: Porcelain + Hand-painted

Product Description: Kutani ware, high-grade porcelain, traditional art, master craftsmanship, lifelike animals that seem to come alive! 😍

May you have good fortune and blessings.

Ebisu

Origin: A native Japanese deity. He is the god of commerce, who blesses livelihoods and businesses with prosperity and good fortune. His image is that of a man dressed in hunting attire, holding a fishing rod in his right hand, a large-headed fish in his left, and a smiling face.

Mahakala

Origin: Originating in India, it is a god of good fortune and blessings, capable of driving away evil spirits and protecting people's safety. Its image is that of a person wearing a black turban, carrying a cloth bag on their shoulder, holding a wooden mallet, and stepping on a rice bag.

Vaisravana

Origin: Originating in India, it is a god of boundless wisdom, possessing inexhaustible intelligence. Its image is that of a person dressed in military attire, holding a pagoda in one hand and a treasure staff in the other.

Benzaiten

Origin: Originating in India, she is the only goddess among the seven lucky gods, skilled in music and eloquent. Her image is that of a goddess wearing an eight-lotus crown and holding a pipa (a Chinese lute).

Fortune, Prosperity and Longevity

Origin: Originating in China, he is the god of happiness, prosperity, and longevity. His image is that of a man with a beautiful beard, holding a cane, and often accompanied by white cranes.

Japanese: 寿老人

Origin: Originating in China, it is a god of longevity and immortality, derived from Chinese Taoism. Its image is that of a thin-faced, long-bearded figure holding a treasure staff, often accompanied by a deer.

cloth bag

Origin: Originating in China, he is a god of great fortune and auspiciousness, also known as Maitreya Bodhisattva. His image is that of a person with a large belly and a plump body, lying down and supporting a large cloth bag.

Introduction to Kutani ware

"Kutani ware" is a representative of Japanese painted ceramics, originating from Minamikaga in southern Ishikawa Prefecture, and is widely recognized as the pinnacle of painted ceramics.

Kutani ware, with a history of 360 years, not only has vibrant colors

At the same time, it has kept pace with the times and is loved both in Japan and around the world. In recent years, Kutani ware has also utilized its unique colors...

Collaborations with different characters for sale have made it quite popular. This time, we'll introduce the characteristics and history of Kutani ware.

Even the manufacturing process and selection methods will be explained. The name Kutani ware comes from Kutani Village, Enuma District, Kaga Province.

It is said that it was originally made deep in the Yamanaka Onsen (hot springs) in Kaga City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It uses a Japanese -style brocade known as Kutani Gosai ( green, yellow, red, purple, and indigo ).

Hard pigments are used for "top painting," and their bright and vivid colors are their defining characteristic.

Made in Japan

Includes wooden bottom left