Blue-seed enamel, gold-flower motifs, and Kuzushiji calligraphy - Only one piece available
This vintage Kutani chawan is a stunning example of traditional Japanese ceramic artistry, crafted in the distinctive Aochibu (青粒) style. Its surface is decorated with thousands of fine, hand-applied blue enamel dots, each meticulously spaced and layered with gold-flower overglaze — a decorative method that reached artistic maturity during the Taishō era (1912–1926).
Inside the bowl, delicate Kuzushiji calligraphy — an elegant cursive script used in classical poetry — adds an air of refined quietude. These details reflect not only technical mastery but also deep cultural resonance, rooted in the aesthetics of tea ceremony tradition.
This piece was created by the Dainichi Kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture, a kiln known for preserving Kutani’s 300-year-old legacy. It comes with its original paper certificate, confirming its authenticity as a designated traditional craft.
Details
Origin: Kutani region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Technique: Aochibu enamel with gold overglaze
Decoration: Waka poetry in Kuzushiji script (interior)
Issued by: Dainichi Kiln
Condition: Excellent – no chips, cracks, or wear
Inclusions: Original kiln-authenticated paper (no box)
Dimensions: Width 12 cm × Height 8 cm
Materials: Porcelain, Overglaze Enamel, Gold Detailing
Blue-seed enamel, gold-flower motifs, and Kuzushiji calligraphy - Only one piece available
This vintage Kutani chawan is a stunning example of traditional Japanese ceramic artistry, crafted in the distinctive Aochibu (青粒) style. Its surface is decorated with thousands of fine, hand-applied blue enamel dots, each meticulously spaced and layered with gold-flower overglaze — a decorative method that reached artistic maturity during the Taishō era (1912–1926).
Inside the bowl, delicate Kuzushiji calligraphy — an elegant cursive script used in classical poetry — adds an air of refined quietude. These details reflect not only technical mastery but also deep cultural resonance, rooted in the aesthetics of tea ceremony tradition.
This piece was created by the Dainichi Kiln in Ishikawa Prefecture, a kiln known for preserving Kutani’s 300-year-old legacy. It comes with its original paper certificate, confirming its authenticity as a designated traditional craft.
Details
Origin: Kutani region, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan
Technique: Aochibu enamel with gold overglaze
Decoration: Waka poetry in Kuzushiji script (interior)
Issued by: Dainichi Kiln
Condition: Excellent – no chips, cracks, or wear
Inclusions: Original kiln-authenticated paper (no box)
Dimensions: Width 12 cm × Height 8 cm
Materials: Porcelain, Overglaze Enamel, Gold Detailing
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