Kinrande Sakura Japanese Flower Vase Chopstick Rest The large plate features the

The large plate features the Japanese artist Katsushika Hokusai's ukiyo-e painting The Great Wave

the vase brings a calm presence to the room and draws attention to the subtle craftsmanship that defines Kutani ware

The "Shugu" series was also created after many discussions with Moritaka Yoshida

This is a classic design of the ko-Kutani (old Kutani) style

the Kutani ware technique by which a five-color glaze applied over silver foil

Kinrande Sakura Japanese Flower Vase Chopstick Rest The large plate features theThis beautiful Japanese vase is decorated with a cherry blossom pattern, handcrafted by an artisan of Kutani ware, Mr. Yoshinori Fukuda, who specializes in golden decoration known as "Kinrande"(literally "gold brocade"). It is a diameter of 12cm(4. 7in) and a height of 13cm(5. 1in). Not only put flowers or greenery in it, but also simply display to add an elegant and sophisticated touch into your room. Sakura cherry Blossom symbolizes inner beauty,