Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase – Gold & Bush Clover Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase | My Japanese World
Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase – Gold & Bush Clover Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase | My Japanese World
Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase – Gold & Bush Clover Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase | My Japanese World
Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase – Gold & Bush Clover Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase | My Japanese World

Kinsai Hagi Kutani Flower Vase – Gold & Bush Clover

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Ceramic • 2.0" × 6.1" × 4.7" (5 × 15.5 × 12 cm) • Kutani ware • Made in Japan
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Set a few stems into the compact, horizontal Flower Vase and its broad ceramic body settles neatly on a shelf, mantel, or table. Measuring 6.1" × 2" × 4.7" (15.5 × 5 × 12 cm), it offers a low, balanced profile that keeps blossoms close to the surface without taking over the arrangement. Japanese Kutani ware gives it a distinctive presence, with red, green, yellow, purple, and dark blue decoration drawn in confident brushwork. Made in Japan and presented in a decorative gift box, it suits anyone who wants a small floral display with genuine regional craft character.

Why You’ll Love It

    • Kutani’s five-color palette brightens quiet corners
    • 1" × 2" footprint (15.5 × 5 cm) suits narrow shelves
    • Japanese ceramic gives flowers a steady rest
    • 7" height (12 cm) frames petite arrangements beautifully

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    Bring Kutani-Yaki Artistry to Your Floral Display

    Product Description

    Fine purple bush clover blossoms cross a field of dark leaves and warm gold decoration. Set against a pale ceramic body with soft green shading, the motif gives this compact Kutani vase the presence of a small botanical painting.

    The design is known as Kinsai Hagi: kinsai refers to gold decoration, and hagi to bush clover. The contrast between the open, pale surface and the richly decorated shoulder draws attention to the flowers without crowding the composition.

    A broad, softly rectangular body and an off-centre neck give the vase its distinctive silhouette. At 15.5 cm wide and 12 cm high, with a depth of just 5 cm, it sits comfortably on a console, shelf or bedside table. The narrow opening lends itself to a single bloom, a slender sprig or a few fine stems. Try a simple arrangement that leaves the decorated face visible.

    Made in Japan, this piece belongs to the Kutani ceramic tradition. It is equally appealing between arrangements: displayed alone, its asymmetrical form and botanical detail bring colour to a quiet corner without requiring a large display.

    The vase comes in a presentation box, a considered gift for a flower lover or an addition to a collection of Japanese ceramics.

    Product Information
    • Material: Ceramic
    • Origin: Made in Japan
    • Size: 1.97" × 6.10" × 4.72" (5 cm × 15.5 cm × 12 cm)
    • Packaging: Presentation gift box
    • Style: Kutani-yaki, featuring five-color decoration in red, green, yellow, purple, and dark blue
    • Manufactured: 2023
    • Care: Handle with care; fragile item
    Care instructions

    Handle with care, as this ceramic vase is fragile. Hand wash gently and avoid impacts or rough handling.

    Artisan & Craft
    Artisan & Craft

    This compact ceramic flower vase is shaped on the potter’s wheel, then given a vivid Kutani-yaki presence through carefully painted red, green, yellow, purple, and dark blue decoration. Rooted in the celebrated ceramic tradition of Ishikawa’s Kaga region, Kutani ware is prized for expressive brushwork and richly layered color, whether depicting nature or bold contemporary motifs. Measuring 1.97" × 6.10" × 4.72" (5 × 15.5 × 12 cm), its sculptural horizontal form is equally striking filled with flowers or displayed as a small work of ceramic art.

    Note

    This ceramic vase is fragile; handle it gently, avoid impacts, and hand wash with care.

    Questions About This Piece

    What makes this flower vase distinctive?
    It is made in the Kutani-yaki tradition, known for expressive decoration in five colors: red, green, yellow, purple, and dark blue. Kutani craftsmanship also highlights skilled wheel shaping and a long-established Japanese artistic aesthetic.
    Does it come ready for gifting?
    Yes. The vase comes in a decorative presentation box, making it suitable for gifting as well as display in your own home.
    Can I display it without flowers?
    Yes. Its decorative ceramic form can be enjoyed as an accent piece on its own, or used to present flowers when you want to bring color and Japanese craftsmanship into a room.
    What care does this vase require?
    Because it is a fragile ceramic item, handle it carefully to help prevent breakage. Its presentation box also provides a practical way to store it when it is not on display.
    Kutani ware from Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan

    Kutani ware · Ishikawa, Japan

    Kutani: Japan’s art of brilliant color

    Kutani ware emerged in Ishikawa in the 17th century and became celebrated for bold overglaze painting and an unmistakably rich use of color. Its decorative language ranges from expressive nature motifs to highly detailed compositions, giving Kutani porcelain a vivid character unlike almost any other Japanese ceramic tradition.

    17th-century roots born in Ishikawa
    Kutani Gosai five signature colors
    Overglaze painting bold, layered, expressive
    Ishikawa · Hokuriku · Japan

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    Learn more about Kutani ware

    What is Kutani ware?

    Kutani ware is a tradition of Japanese porcelain associated with Ishikawa Prefecture. It first developed in the 17th century and is especially known for richly colored overglaze decoration, bold compositions and a wide range of styles that evolved over several centuries.

    What are the five colors of Kutani ware?

    The traditional Kutani palette is often referred to as Kutani Gosai, or the five Kutani colors: red, yellow, green, purple and dark blue. These vivid overglaze enamels are used in different combinations, from dense decorative painting to more restrained contemporary work.

    Where is Kutani ware made?

    Kutani ware is associated with Ishikawa Prefecture in Japan’s Hokuriku region, particularly the areas around Kaga, Komatsu and Kanazawa. The original Kutani production began near present-day Kaga in the mid-1600s.

    Why does Kutani ware look so different from other Japanese porcelain?

    Kutani is distinguished by its emphasis on decoration after the porcelain body has been fired. Layers of colored enamel are applied over the glaze, allowing artists to create saturated color, strong outlines and highly expressive imagery. This gives Kutani ware a more painterly and often more dramatic appearance than many other Japanese porcelain traditions.