Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat with white cherry blossoms

Japanese Kiyomizu-style lucky cat with a white background and cherry blossoms.

Dimensions: Height 14.5cm, Width 9cm

Materials: Porcelain hand-painting

Product Description:

Kiyomizu-ware hand-painted lucky cat - White ground with cherry blossoms, exquisite craftsmanship 🐱🌸 This lucky cat has a clean and delicate white glaze as the base, and is decorated with a large number of cherry blossom patterns by hand. The petals are mainly pink and yellow and are outlined with gold lines. The details are exquisite and rich in layers.
The large golden coin, prominently displaying the word "Good Fortune," is placed on the cat's paw as a symbol of good luck. Paired with a green collar and gold accents, the overall design is both elegant and pleasing. 💰✨

The art style has a delicate brushstroke and three-dimensionality reminiscent of European and American paintings—the use of color and the treatment of shadows seem to be more realistic, but the overall shape and cherry blossom theme still retain a strong Japanese flavor, achieving a fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics.
It would make a perfect decoration or gift; it feels like happiness and good fortune are about to come your way. 🎁🏠🇯🇵🎨

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 continues to attract collectors and enthusiasts from all over the world.