Ginsai Crane Japanese Flower Vase CATEGORY_Sake-Carafe A round blue and white

A round blue and white side plate featuring a vertical flute player

and you can see the subtle raised texture created by layers of overglaze pigments

The teacups are carefully shaped to showcase the painted designs

The soft color tones are created by the traditional basic colors of Kutani gosai (five colors): red

and colors

Ginsai Crane Japanese Flower Vase CATEGORY_Sake-Carafe A round blue and whiteThis Japanese flower vase features two cranes highlighted with gold, set against a surface finished in ginsai, a Kutani ware technique in which silver leaf is applied to the body and then sealed beneath a clear glaze to maintain its shine. The process creates luminous transparency and gentle gradation, giving the scene a soft, shimmering depth. In Japanese culture, the crane is revered as a symbol of longevity and prosperity, and when shown as a pair,