Hataman Touen Iro-Nabeshima Morning Glory Imari Nabeshima Ware Long Wind Bell

This wind bell has a beautiful morning glory design in the Iro-Nabeshima (colored Nabeshima) style on beautiful white porcelain. The painting emphasizes the blue color to create a sense of coolness.

The Japanese morning glory is a summer flower, introduced from China in the Nara period (c. 710-794). The name "Asa-gao(Morning-face)" is said to have originated from its characteristic of blooming early in the morning, and was compared to "the face of a morning beauty."

Iro-Nabeshima has traditional rules, consisting of one color for Sometsuke (Gosu) and three colors for Akae (red, yellow, and green). After outlines are drawn in gosu, red, "kibi" (yellow), and "moe" (green) overglaze painting is applied to the inside. Although it appears that many colors are used, in fact only three colors are used for overglaze painting, a characteristic of Iro-Nabeshima, and its beauty is considered the pinnacle of Japanese porcelain.

Hataman Touen is a company that aims to "create a new Nabeshima" along with passing on the history and traditional craft of Imari Nabeshima ware, which has continued for 370 years. Based on the belief that "traditional crafts can only be inherited if they are closely connected to daily life, "the company offers tableware that enriches the spirit and sensibility in accordance with modern lifestyles.

NOTE:
Check the strings connecting the wind chime, clapper, and paper strip for looseness before use. If they are loose, tie them tightly.

PRODUCT DETAIL

• Dimension:[Wind Bell] D7.7cm(3in) x H7.8cm(3.1in) /[Clapper]5.9cm(2.3in)x H2.2cm(0.9in)/[Strip of paper]4.9cm(1.9in)x H18.4cm(7.2in)
• Material: Porcelain 
• Origin: Made in Japan - Imari Nabeshima Ware
• Brand: Hataman Touen