Nabeshima Kosen Kiln / Imari Nabeshima Ware

Firefly Wind Chime

Name: Firefly Wind Chime
Brand: Kosen Kiln
SKU: N-03-238
Price: 55.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Description

This porcelain wind chime features fireflies resting and fluttering among delicate grass blades. As it sways, subtle diagonal carvings create the impression of movement, echoing the quiet dance of fireflies on a summer night. In Japan, these glowing insects are cherished for their fleeting presence, casting a soft light over warm evenings. Each design is meticulously hand-painted by artisans, giving the piece a lively, one-of-a-kind character.

The light blue celadon glaze lends the wind chime an airy elegance, while its exceptionally lightweight form produces a crisp, delicate ring that carries easily on the breeze.

Its paper strip is made from Nao Washi, a traditional handmade paper from Saga Prefecture, adding a soft texture that harmonizes with the porcelain’s serene blue tones—perfect for a peaceful summer setting.

DETAILS

Quantity	1
Size	[Wind chime] D 5.7 cm (2.2 in) x H 5.5 cm (2.2 in) [Strip of paper] L 15.5 cm (6.1 in) x W 4 cm (1.6 in)
Weight	75 g (2.6 oz)
Material	[Wind chime] Porcelain [Strip of paper] Washi paper
Package Type	Paper box

Maker / Brand

Nabeshima Kosen Kiln

Kosen Kiln specializes in products that use a variety of the three techniques that are characteristic of Nabeshima ware: Iro-Nabeshima (overglaze enamel), Ai-Nabeshima (sometsuke), and Nabeshima Seiji (celadon). The founder, Kawasoe Tameo, dedicated himself to studying celadon porcelain, driven by a strong desire to make it accessible to many.

The current third generation, Kawasoe Takahiko, aims to "establish Nabeshima culture" and approaches celadon research from a perspective different from his grandfather's. The kiln diligently works every day, hoping that the future of Nabeshima ware will be enriched 100 years from now.

Crafts

Imari Nabeshima Ware

Nabeshima ware is a type of porcelain crafted at the meticulously managed Nabeshima domain kiln. This kiln, which operated as a government-run project under the direct supervision of the Saga Nabeshima domain, flourished during the early Edo period (1603–1868 CE).

For approximately 250 years, Nabeshima ware was reserved solely and exclusively for shoguns and feudal lords, with the kilns producing exquisite pieces in styles like iro-Nabeshima (overglaze enamel), ai-Nabeshima (sometsuke), and Nabeshima seiji (celadon). After the feudal system ended, the kilns were privatized, welcoming new potters and giving rise to what is now known as Imari Nabeshima ware.

Firefly Wind Chime

$55.00 USD

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