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Title: Hana Kusudama Takatsuki<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Description<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0This type of small stand table with high legs is called Kouhai or Takatsuki, generally written in \u9ad8\u574f, in Japanese. Also, a leg attached to small tables or bowls is usually called the Koudai (\u9ad8\u53f0). Takatsuki has been used as a table on which sweets, fruits, and other food offerings to the Buddha are placed, and was used in temples in ancient times. Offerings were not placed directly on the table but on a cloth-like plate. The height of the its legs is said to represent respect for the Budda. Also, in ancient times, it was mainly made of earthenware, but later it was made of wood and lacquered. Today, Takatsuki is also used to offer sake.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0The main motif of the design is Hana Kusudama (\u82b1\u85ac\u7389). Kusudama (\u85ac\u7389) originally means a container filled with medicinal herbs, fragrant plants, and spices in a brocade bag, which is then decorated with artificial flowers and other ornaments and draped with five-colored threads, with the wish for long life and good health. And, Hana Kusudama is considered to ward off evil and has been treated as an indispensable item for festive occasions. A long string hangs from a flower or plant shaped like a bouquet. Also, Hana Kusudama has long been a favorite motif of women’s kimono.\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u00a0In this Hana Kusudama, you can see various beautiful flowers such as Kikyou (\u6854\u6897, Japanese bellflower), Ume (\u6885, Japanese apricot blossom), and Botan (\u7261\u4e39, peony). These flowers are depicted with the Makie (\u8494\u7d75) technique. It is a typical Japanese lacquer art technique developed uniquely in Japan for about 1,200 years. Firstly, it needs to draw a picture with lacquer on the surface with a thin brush. Next, sprinkle the gold powder from above to show the pattern before the lacquer hardens. This technique makes a gorgeous and elegant look to works, as seen here.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Japanese bellflower is a small star-shaped flower. It is said its root has medicinal efficacy. The Kikyou pattern has often been used as a motif of Tanka (\u77ed\u6b4c, a kind of traditional Japanese poem) and pictures since the Heian period (794-1185). Its name was initially \u201cKichikou,\u201d and it changed to \u201cKikyou\u201d with time. It is said this flower was used for fortune-telling in the old days. This action is called Kikkyou-wo Uranau (\u5409\u51f6\u3092\u5360\u3046) in Japanese. The word Kikkyou (\u5409\u51f6, good or bad omen) was associated with this flower\u2019s name. \u201cKichikou\u201d was compared to the word \u201cKichi Kou (\u5409\u66f4),\u201d which means further good fortune. That is why this flower pattern is treated as a good omen design.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0 As for Japanese apricot blossoms, they begin to bloom in winter that snow still covers its tree so that people thought this flower tells the arrival of spring. Same as cherry blossom, it has been appreciated for a long time in Japan. People enjoy its adorable petal shape and scent, gracefully branched tree, and compose many poems. As it comes out in the cold season, it symbolizes the power of perseverance and vitality.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0Also, peony represents happiness, wealth, nobleness, and gorgeousness. This flower pattern has been treated as a kind of good-omen motif; people regarded it as a rich harvest sign. Peony is called \u201cBotan\u201d in Japanese. When we write this flower\u2019s name in Japanese, its second letter means mountain hermit medicine that would give us eternal youth. Based on the meaning of this letter, the peony pattern symbolizes eternal youth and longevity.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0If you look at the underside of the table and its stand leg, you will find the Aoi (\u8475, asarum caulescens) pattern is depicted. It is a plant pattern in which each stems branches and has characteristic heart-shaped leaves. Today, the Aoi-Domoe \/ Mitsuba-Aoi-no Mon (\u8475\u5df4\/\u4e09\u3064\u8449\u8475\u306e\u7d0b ) is known as the family crest of Tokugawa Shogunate family led by Tokugawa Ieyasu, a famous military commander of the Warring States period. This plant pattern has also been used for the crest of the Kamo shrine in Kyoto prefecture. As mentioned above, the famous Shogunate family, the Tokugawa family, had their family crest with three leaves of Aoi due to the relationship with the Kamo shrine. As its leaves have a habit of always facing the sun, and the word \u201cAoi\u201d is taken as \u201cAogu (\u4ef0\u3050, looking up)\u201d for the sun, people thought the Aoi pattern would bring good fortune.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u00a0*As this item is an antique, please check each photo and ensure its condition.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\u3010About us\u3011<\/span><\/strong>
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\u3010Shipping duration\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0We normally ship via EMS (Express Mail Service) provided by Japan Post. It usually takes at least 5-14 days to deliver the package after you place an order.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0We offer Free International Shipping<\/strong><\/span> as long as we can ship your order by EMS. If you prefer other shipping carriers, please contact us. \u00a0<\/span>
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*Please keep in mind that due to the spread of COVID-19, there might be possible delays in delivery. If you like to make sure if EMS shipping is available to your country, please contact us.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\u3010Antique Japanese item and Export process\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0After receiving the full payment from you, we will apply for its export permit from the Board of Education to legally export the item to other countries. It normally takes around 2 to 4 weeks to receive this permit. And we would like you to expect at least\u00a01.0 \u2013 1.5 months<\/strong>\u00a0for your order to arrive at your given address after you ordered.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u3010How to make sure the condition\u3011<\/strong><\/span>
\n\u00a0Please keep in mind that what you are going to purchase is an antique item. We uploaded high resolution photos for you to check its condition thoroughly. If you like to see more photos with different angles, please feel free to contact us. We will be happy to send them to you so that you can make informed decision.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0It is essential for us to know that you are happy with your choice of antique item and we are prepared to use the best of our ability to serve you.<\/span><\/p>\n

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DELIVERY TIME<\/strong><\/span>: Approx. 1-1.5 months<\/span>
\n*There might be delay in shipment depending on countries.<\/span><\/p>\n

Title: Hana Kusudama Takatsuki<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Material: wood, lacquer<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Size (Approx.)<\/span><\/td>\nWeight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26.5 cm \u00d7 26.5 cm \u00d7 20.5 cm<\/td>\n590<\/span>g<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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