🌸 The Epitome of Japanese Ceramics
The Homeland of Maneki-neko—Seto Ware
✨ Originating from Seto City and its surrounding areas in Aichi Prefecture, Seto ware dates back to the Kamakura period and is recognized as one of Japan's Six Ancient Kilns. Seto was an early pioneer in glazing techniques and rose to fame with its ceramic Maneki-neko, to the point where "Seto-mono" (things from Seto) became a general term for ceramics. It was designated as a Japanese Traditional Craft in 1977 and became part of the Japan Heritage in 2017. Its style is approachable and rustic, with diverse designs and forms, representing a charming presence in everyday life.
🐎 A Galloping Force, Unstoppable!
Horses have long symbolized good fortune, courage, and progress. Their ability to run shortly after birth signifies charging forward, overcoming obstacles, and embracing new horizons.
This collection of five elemental horses is a limited-edition "Nishiki-sai Maneki Fuku Uma" (Brocade Fortune Horses) set from the renowned Seto kiln, "Yakushigama," created in the year of the Wood Horse (丙午). Drawing from the concept of the five elements, each horse is rendered in a distinct color, symbolizing a year of complete vitality and steady advancement.
These are perfectly suited as gifts, for home decor, or to bring good luck to your workspace.
🌈 Five Horses × Five Element Meanings
White Horse | Metal
Metal symbolizes consolidation and wealth accumulation, bringing focus and inner tranquility.
Green Horse | Wood
Wood symbolizes growth and vitality, praying for good health and continuous improvement.
Blue Horse | Water
Water symbolizes nourishment and flow, helping to relax the mind and inspire creativity.
Orange-Red Horse | Fire
Fire symbolizes energy and upward movement, bringing passion, motivation, and positive energy.
Yellow Horse | Earth
Earth symbolizes support, stability, and harmony, bringing balanced energy to your space.
※ Includes a gift box, wooden base, and small display stand.
※ Dimensions:
Five Horses: Approx. 5 x 2.5 x 4 cm (H)
Base: Approx. 18 cm (L) x 8.5 cm (W) x 1 cm (H)
※ As each piece is handcrafted by artisans, slight variations in color and pattern placement are normal and not considered defects. Colors may also vary depending on your screen display; please refer to the actual product. Thank you.
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- Nestled in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture—a town with a thousand-year legacy in pottery—is "Yakushigama." This esteemed kiln crafts a variety of auspicious items, from the twelve zodiac animals and Maneki-neko (beckoning cats) to Hina dolls, all imbued with a distinct Japanese aesthetic. This set of five small horses, each representing one of the five elements through its color, is designed to bring comprehensive good fortune, symbolizing a powerful and unstoppable surge into the new year.
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