Red Reverse Mt. Fuji Ikebana Flower Vase

Mt. Fuji, the pride of Japan, is the motif of this unique flower vase. 

On days of clear skies, the rare spectacle of a reversed Mt. Fuji, known as sakasa Fuji in Japanese, can be marveled on lakes and rice paddies near its base and is considered a symbol of good fortune due to its rarity. This rare picturesque sight is wonderfully recreated on the surface of the water in this beautiful vase.

The red-colored Mt. Fuji, known as aka-Fuji in Japanese, is a depiction of Mt. Fuji in the early mornings from late summer through early autumn. The intricate slopes of Mt. Fuji are finely recreated with the silver color of aluminum and the deep red hue of the baked acrylic paint coating on aluminum beautifully enhances the metallic peak. 

This ikebana, Japanese-style flower arrangement, vase comes with a kenzan, a metallic flower frog, to set flowers and greenery. Even those who are new to ikebana will be able to make beautiful floral arrangements by fixing blooms onto the needles of the small-sized kenzan. The water beneath the arrangement reflects a reversed Mt. Fuji and provides a peaceful backdrop to the floral display. 

Each piece is handmade using the sand casting technique where a metallic base is made by pouring hot metal into a hardened sand mold. This traditional technique has been carried down in Takaoka City, the heartland of metalwork, for over 400 years. 

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Experience the timeless beauty of traditional Takaoka copperware with Gingado.

For over 400 years, Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture has been at the forefront of Japan's metal industry and has become the heartland of Takaoka copperware. Gingado is one the most well-known and respected manufacturers of this traditional craft and stands renowned for their intricate artistry.

Bring traditional craftwork to your home with beautiful items that blend Japanese culture with modernity from Gingado.

Takaoka Copperware

Takaoka City in Toyama Prefecture is one of the leading metal industry towns in Japan with a 400-year history. It is known for its metal crafts using copper as the main material, which now accounts for about 90 percent of the total production in Japan. There are various techniques used to produce Takaoka copperware, including hammering, casting, and engraving. Craftspeople in Takaoka are highly skilled and use their skills to create beautiful and functional objects ranging from tea ceremony utensils to decorative vases.