Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki Lucky Cat, Maiko, Fuji Crane, Lucky Cat

Japanese Kiyomizu-yaki lucky cat   Maiko Fujizuru attracts good fortune

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm , Width 9cm

Material: Porcelain

Product Description:

The crane was one of the most revered animals among the ancient people, symbolizing purity, elegance, and longevity.

The cultural meaning of cranes: Cranes are often painted together with pine trees, and the names are "pine and crane longevity" and "crane long life and pine age". Cranes are painted together with turtles, and the auspicious meaning is that the turtle and crane live to the same age and the turtle and crane prolong their lives. Cranes are painted together with deer and parasol trees, which means "all under heaven are in spring".

The graceful figure and unique kimono perfectly complement the maiko's elegant appearance, making her a truly glamorous and collectible piece.

Made in Japan

Kiyomizu-yaki introduction

" Kyo-yaki " is a style of tea ceremony that originated in the early Edo period.

Kyoto pottery has primarily spread from the foothills of Higashiyama. On the other hand, " Kiyomizu-yaki " refers to pottery made at the entrance to Kiyomizu-dera Temple on Gojo-zaka. Currently, all pottery made in Kyoto is called " Kyo-yaki / Kiyomizu-yaki ".

This type of glaze, known as crystalline glaze, is characterized by the precipitation of crystals during the melting and cooling process. Beautiful flower-shaped crystalline vessels appear as if flowers have bloomed on their surface. Most importantly, the crystals grew larger and took on various shapes. Furthermore, no two designs can be made the same; each piece is a unique work of art.