Title: Kissyou Zu Wine Pot
Description
It is said this pot was used as a container for chilling wine. It is a highly decorative item, using gorgeous colors of red, navy blue, green, and gold on a white base. Children have the role of the foot in this pot. Other motifs designed on this pot are auspicious animals and plants.
For example, you would find a family of cranes. There is a proverb that believes that cranes and turtles live long lives. It says cranes have a lifespan of up to one thousand years. Therefore, cranes and turtles have been considered symbols of longevity for a long time. Also, since cranes make compatible couples, their pattern represents a happy marriage. Due to their pure white feathers and dignified appearance, it was favorably used as a good omen design for various ornaments or furnishings such as the Kimonos (着物, traditional Japanese costume) or Obis (帯, belt for Kimono). Senbazuru (千羽鶴, thousand cranes) is one of Japan’s most popular Origami crafts, which is made of Origami paper. A thousand cranes of paper are joined, and it is mainly used for wishes of recovery.
Now, please focus on plant designs. You would find Matsu (松, pine tree), Take (竹, bamboo), and Ume (梅, Japanese apricot blossom). We assume these motifs were designed as elements of a Japanese classical theme called the Shouchikubai (松竹梅). It combines these three plants. Several theories about its meaning are as follows: longevity, power of perseverance, vitality, etcetera. Even today, it is widely cherished as a lucky charm in Japan. In this way, this wine pot is decorated such various good-luck motifs.
*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.
【About us】
Samurai Museum is located in Tokyo, Japan, exhibiting antique artifacts related to the Samurai history. Samurai Museum Shop is the place for those who are interested in Japanese culture and craftsmanship. We deal with antique Samurai swords/armor, traditional crafts made in Japan and so on.
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【How to make sure the condition】
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