Elegant Moonlit Lake & Bird Ceramic Vase - Handcrafted Home Decor for Living Room, Bedroom, or Office Centerpiece" （优雅月光湖与鸟陶瓷花瓶 - 手工制作家居装饰，适用于客厅、卧室或办公室中心摆件）

Product Description

This exquisite Kutani vase, with its crisp, dignified silhouette and finely detailed decorative motifs, embodies the very essence of Japan’s venerable porcelain tradition. Kutani ware artist Taka Toshifumi has delicately depicted a moonlit lake with distant mountains and a charming kingfisher, using fine brushwork and vivid, cheerful colors. The bird’s feathers are rendered with color transitions that recall the soft gradations of a watercolor painting, and its expression is quietly endearing.

A crescent moon floats in the night sky, and subtle gold detailing graces both the moon and the opening of the vase. Styled with touches of the celebrated kinsai technique, traditionally known for its lavish application of gold, this vase reflects the richness and elegance of Kutani ware in a more contemporary light. Rather than overwhelming the design, Taka incorporates his own insights and innovations, blending traditional opulence with modern aesthetics.

Kinsai is celebrated for its use of gold to create intricate and luxurious designs. This technique involves applying gold leaf or paste to porcelain, forming elaborate patterns that are then fixed with an overglaze. The process is labor-intensive, requiring precision in placing the gold. The result is a striking interplay between the gleaming gold and the vivid Kutani Gosai, or five colors, showcasing a high level of craftsmanship and adding a rich, shimmering dimension to the ceramics.

Perfect for both traditional tokonoma alcoves and contemporary living spaces, this vase stands as a statement piece. Whether showcased with a minimalist ikebana arrangement or left to speak for itself, it brings an atmosphere of elegance and storied craftsmanship to any room. Packaged in a premium wooden box, it makes an unforgettable gift.