Ginsai Cranes Japanese Flower Vase with Stand Hydrangea Kutani ware is painted using

Kutani ware is painted using Japanese overglaze pigments applied with a brush

making it a truly fragile and beautiful work

You can create a more formal impression by combining it with this coaster

demonstrating a broad and refined artistic skill set

This stunning akae-style Japanese bowl showcases intricate hand-painted details characteristic of the Iidaya/akae style of Kutani ware

Ginsai Cranes Japanese Flower Vase with Stand Hydrangea Kutani ware is painted usingThis Japanese flower vase features two cranes rendered in gold leaf, set against a softly luminous surface. The sense of depth and transparency is achieved through ginsai, a Kutani ware technique in which a clear glaze is applied over silver leaf. In Japanese culture, the crane is regarded as a symbol of longevity and prosperity, giving this piece meaning beyond its decorative form. The vase measures 17. 5 cm (6. 9 in) in diameter and 16. 5 cm (6. 5