Akae Red Phoenix Kutani Guinomi Sake Cup
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Premium Kutani guinomi sake cup with a drawing of a graceful phoenix in red and gold, made by Fukuda Yoshinori. Detailed figures drawn in red and added golden decorations are characteristic of this Iidaya and Akae style.
Fukuda Yoshinori, a designated Traditional Craftsman, has received numerous awards in prestigious art exhibitions and is highly esteemed both in Japan and internationally. He has mastered various traditional Kutani porcelain techniques, including Akae, Yoshidaya, and Ko-Kutani, demonstrating a broad and refined artistic skill set.
His designs are captivating, bringing to life breathtaking natural landscapes and dynamic living creatures in motion. With a delicate touch, he captures these subjects in the style of traditional Japanese paintings, skillfully applying Kutani colors over intricate bone-drawn sketches.
A dynamic phoenix flying in the sky is depicted in a shaded finish that shows delicate yet bold brushwork. On the inside, a single feather is depicted as if it were dancing around. The stem of the cup is also decorated with detailed pattern in Akae style, giving it a beautiful finish from every angle.
The phoenix is famous as a symbol of immortality and it is said to bring love and happiness.
It comes with the beautiful box made of paulownia wood, light and suitable for storing the cup in a great condition. This special sake cup with the tradition of Kutani ware is recommended for celebrations and as a gift. This piece of art will bring your home bar an authentic Japanese atmosphere.
DETAILS
| Quantity | 1 |
| Size | D 6 cm (2.4 in) x H 8.7 cm (3.4 in) |
| Capacity | 70ml (2.4fl oz) |
| Material | Porcelain |
| Package Type | Wooden box |
| Microwave | No |
| Dishwasher | No |
Origin
Kutani ware is a pottery produced in the Kaga region of Ishikawa Prefecture and it has a history of over 350 years. It is characterized by the heavy brilliance of the five colors of green, yellow, red, purple, and navy blue that are applied to the bold and daring lines. Its long history has evolved through the tireless efforts and enthusiasm of people who have sought innovation while maintaining tradition.
The beauty of the various styles and methods of painting is known as "Japan Kutani" and is highly regarded around the world.
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Akae
Akae, or red painting, is an overglaze decoration that primarily uses red, complemented by colors such as green, purple and blue. In China, this style originated during the Song Dynasty (960 CE–1279 CE), while in Japan, it was introduced by Sakaida Kakiemon during the Shoho era (1644 CE–1648 CE) and later found its place in Kutani ware.
In Kutani porcelain, akae-saibyo is particularly famous. Akae-saibyo literally means "fine painting in red." Using an extremely fine brush, each line is drawn on the surface of the vessel with exquisite detail, creating breathtakingly intricate patterns.
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