Kinsai Jewel Dragon
This Kutani ware auspicious item, crafted with meticulous attention to detail, presents the powerful and auspicious image of a dragon, a revered symbol in many cultures. The dragon is celebrated for bringing good harvests, fishing luck, and for warding off misfortune. Its strong form is believed to attract positive energy and prosperity, particularly in terms of wealth.
The dragon is beautifully depicted with a body of red scales, peeking out from a spherical cluster of pink clouds. Golden feathers crown the dragon, enhancing its majestic appearance, and in its hand, it holds a hoju “sacred gem,” believed to have the power to grant thoughts and wishes. As a symbol of abundance and the breaker of bad luck, this dragon powerfully represents rising fortune and familial prosperity.
Kutani craftsmen meticulously hand-paint each detail, utilizing pearl-like paint. This, in harmony with the shimmering hues of mica gold (a type of non-metallic Western paint), gives the piece a radiant finish.
