Kutani Ware Hanazume Ornament Dachshund - 7.5 cm / 九谷焼 n4.9.25 preventing unpleasant odours and ensuring

preventing unpleasant odours and ensuring longevity

A pair of red-crowned cranes—symbols of longevity and fidelity in Japanese culture—gracefully move through a flurry of snow

Its generous surface comfortably accommodates a kōro or ceramic object of presence

As the whole piece is handmade

A look from above will let you fully appreciate the stunning brilliance created by the cuts reflecting light on each other

Kutani Ware Hanazume Ornament Dachshund - 7.5 cm / 九谷焼 n4.9.25 preventing unpleasant odours and ensuringKutani ware () is a traditional craft of Ishikawa prefecture () with a history of over 360 years. The beauty of nature, brilliant colour and fine calligraphy are the key features of this style of Japanese porcelain. What arrests the eye here is the painting: coral red flowers with radiating petals, chrysanthemum like blooms in shades of red and gold, all dancing across a soft pink ground. The brushwork shows tremendous confidencethe way the flowers