【New Year Limited Edition】Seto Ware - Kin-sai Fuku-kake Golden Coin Lucky Snake (with Brocade Mat & Gift Box)

🌸 The Epitome of Japanese Ceramics Seto Ware: The Hometown of Maneki-neko ✨ Seto Ware encompasses the 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 history of 1300 years. In 1977, Seto Ware was designated a Japanese Traditional Craft by the government, and in 2017, it was recognized as a "Japan Heritage" site. It was also among the earliest to produce glazed pottery and the iconic ceramic Maneki-neko, earning it the title "Hometown of the Maneki-neko." The term "Setomono" in Japanese is even synonymous with ceramics, highlighting its widespread recognition and significance. 🐍 The Golden Coin Snake: Ushering in a Year of Stability and Abundance The snake is a symbol of good fortune, health, and wealth. This limited-edition piece from Yakushigama, a Seto Ware exclusive, is a "Kin-sai Fuku-kake" (錦彩招福) Golden Coin Snake ornament. Crafted for the New Year, it embodies good luck and prosperity. Its charming design features the snake coiled around two large gold coins, symbolizing a stable and prosperous year ahead. The piece is unglazed initially, then hand-painted after bisquing before undergoing a high-temperature second firing. The intricate hand-painted details make it a wonderful talisman for your home or a thoughtful gift. 🌟 https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54161482590_4737815217_w.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54173272582_8b884a0511_w.jpg ※ Includes a gift box and a red brocade mat. ※ Approximate Dimensions: Length 6.5cm × Width 5cm × Height 7cm ※ Each piece is hand-painted by artisans. Slight variations in color and pattern placement are normal and do not constitute defects. Colors may also vary depending on your monitor display. Please refer to the actual product for accuracy.