{"product_id":"kutani-ware-flower-vase-shirokin-mori-weeping-cherry-blossoms-with-ao-chibu-by-kingyoku-nakata","title":"KUTANI WARE FLOWER VASE – SHIROKIN-MORI WEEPING CHERRY BLOSSOMS WITH AO-CHIBU BY KINGYOKU NAKATA","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"100\" data-end=\"126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"126\"\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eKingyoku Nakata – Master of the Aochibu Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eThis remarkable flower vase is crafted by \u003cstrong\u003eKingyoku Nakata\u003c\/strong\u003e, widely regarded as the foremost contemporary master of the rare and highly intricate \u003cem data-start=\"335\" data-end=\"344\"\u003eAochibu\u003c\/em\u003e technique. Although small enough to rest in the palm of your hand, the piece is filled with extraordinary craftsmanship, expressing a refined and captivating world of beauty within its compact form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"940\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"554\"\u003eAochibu\u003c\/em\u003e is a decorative technique in which tiny green dots are applied one by one using a special tool called \u003cstrong data-start=\"657\" data-end=\"667\"\u003eicchin\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nakata’s unparalleled skill lies in creating extremely fine dots—each identical in size and placed at perfectly even intervals. These countless minute points form an elegant swirling pattern, a signature feature of his work and a testament to his extraordinary precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"942\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"973\"\u003eweeping cherry blossoms\u003c\/strong\u003e are rendered using \u003cem data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1003\"\u003ekin-mori\u003c\/em\u003e (raised gold) and \u003cem data-start=\"1022\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eshiro-mori\u003c\/em\u003e (raised white), both requiring exceptional technical mastery to achieve a smooth, sculptural finish. The gold and platinum-white accents shimmer beautifully, adding depth and radiance to the composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003eDespite its small size, this vase has an undeniable presence. It enriches any space with a sense of refinement and quiet luxury.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1368\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist Signature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is personally signed by the artist, confirming its authenticity and original handcrafted origin.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe signature can be found on the base of the artwork and\/or on the original wooden box (tomobako).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-signed by the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic original artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector-grade piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1397\"\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1436\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1407\"\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1407\" data-end=\"1410\"\u003eDiameter 5 × Height 6.9 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1438\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003eBox Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003ePaulownia wooden box with decorative cord (Kiri-bako, himo-tōshi)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1530\"\u003eArtist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1530\" data-end=\"1533\"\u003eKingyoku Nakata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1550\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7164\/9731\/files\/168761488_o7.webp?v=1765678357\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUTANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44993679753411,"sku":"hp-138","price":469.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7164\/9731\/files\/IB8-abCBJvW4yrMP-6CvsAU_2_gps_generated.png?v=1765678969","url":"https:\/\/jp-art.live\/products\/kutani-ware-flower-vase-shirokin-mori-weeping-cherry-blossoms-with-ao-chibu-by-kingyoku-nakata","provider":"JP-ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}