Seto Ware - Dazzling Golden Fortune Tsuchibako Fukujuryu (Longevity Dragon)

🌸 The Synonym for Japanese Ceramics Seto Ware: The Birthplace of the Maneki-neko ✨ Seto Ware is the collective term for ceramics produced in and around Seto City, Aichi Prefecture. Originating in the Kamakura period, it is one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns, boasting a 1,300-year history. In 1977, Seto Ware was designated a Japanese Traditional Craft by the government, and in 2017, it was recognized as a "Japan Heritage." Furthermore, Seto was the first region to produce glazed pottery and ceramic Maneki-neko (beckoning cats), earning it the title of their birthplace. In Japanese, "Setomono" is synonymous with ceramics, highlighting its widespread recognition and significance. 🌟 A Dazzling Golden Dragon for a Year of Prosperity and Honor This piece is the limited edition "Kinpukujuryu" (Golden Fortune Longevity Dragon) by Yakushigama, crafted in Seto Ware. Specially made for the Year of the Dragon, it brings good fortune and luck. Featuring a *tsuchibako* (earthenware bell) design, these bells are common lucky charms in Japan. By shaking them to create sound, they are believed to ward off misfortune and invite good luck, symbolizing the dispelling of evils and the beckoning of blessings. Whether displayed at home or given as a gift, it makes for a wonderful auspicious item. 🐉 ※ Gift box included ※ Approximate dimensions: L 6 × W 3.5 × H 4.5 cm ※ Each piece is meticulously hand-painted by artisans. Minor variations in color and pattern placement are natural occurrences and do not constitute defects. Colors may also vary slightly depending on your monitor settings; please refer to the actual product for accuracy. Thank you.