{"product_id":"kutani-ware-decorative-plate-koi-climbing-the-waterfall-yoshinori-fukuda","title":"KUTANI WARE DECORATIVE PLATE KOI CLIMBING THE WATERFALL \/ YOSHINORI FUKUDA","description":"\u003cp style=\"font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 12px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKoi Climbing the Waterfall – A Symbol of Success and the Tradition of Kutani Ware\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoi climbing a waterfall\u003c\/strong\u003e is a traditional motif symbolizing good fortune, perseverance, success, and advancement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design originates from the Chinese legend of the \u003cstrong\u003eDragon Gate\u003c\/strong\u003e, in which a carp that successfully swims upstream and overcomes a powerful waterfall transforms into a dragon. In Japan, this story came to symbolize \u003cstrong\u003eovercoming difficulties, achieving success, personal growth, and rising to greater heights\u003c\/strong\u003e. The carp also became associated with wishes for the healthy growth and promising future of children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKutani Ware\u003c\/strong\u003e is a celebrated Japanese porcelain tradition from Ishikawa Prefecture, with origins dating back to the mid-17th century and the era of \u003cstrong\u003eKo-Kutani (Old Kutani)\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is renowned for its bold compositions, vivid colors, and highly expressive overglaze decoration. Over the centuries, Kutani Ware has developed a variety of distinctive styles and techniques while preserving its rich artistic heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this piece, the powerful image of koi climbing a waterfall is brought to life through the vibrant colors and intricate craftsmanship characteristic of Kutani Ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a decorative work of Japanese art, it carries wishes for \u003cstrong\u003esuccess, growth, perseverance, and future prosperity\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it an excellent choice for home display or as a meaningful gift for a new business, promotion, new home, or other important milestone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ø 31 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wooden Box\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yoshinori Fukuda\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KUTANI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54082983985347,"sku":"k9-1424","price":468.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0663\/7164\/9731\/files\/2bc96152-92b0-421b-9ca4-52a388dad179.webp?v=1789389720","url":"https:\/\/jp-art.shop\/products\/kutani-ware-decorative-plate-koi-climbing-the-waterfall-yoshinori-fukuda","provider":"JP-ART","version":"1.0","type":"link"}