Vintage · Made in Japan · one of one
gold leaf pine crane flower vessel
Kutani Ryusen Vase
This Kutani Ryusen vase displays the classic imagery of pine and crane, finished with gold leaf accents. A refined piece that brings Japanese tradition home, it is a testament to the storied techniques of Kutani-yaki, a style of Japanese porcelain known for its vivid colors and intricate overglaze enamels. The crane and the pine tree are among the most revered motifs in Japanese art, representing longevity and resilience. The crane is said to live for a thousand years, while the pine remains green through the harshest winters. Together, they form a classic pairing often seen in works dedicated to health and enduring strength. Kato Ryusen is a noted name in this tradition, recognized for the skill required to balance the bold use of gold leaf with delicate brushwork. The rounded form of the vessel allows the scene to wrap fully around the viewer, creating a focal point that changes as the light hits the gold accents. It is intended to house a single, simple branch or to stand as an object of contemplation on its own.
$189 Free shipping to 32 countries
Order by December 8 to make sure it arrives before Christmas.
We ship to mainland China: free, tracked. Import duties, if any, are paid on delivery. Where we ship
A gift for luck and protection · a new home
Leaves Fukuoka within three business days by EMS, with tracking.
Condition report
- Era
- Showa era (1926–1989)
- Artist
- Kato Ryusen
- Condition
- Vintage, unused, in its original box
- Includes
- Original storage box
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- Made in Japan. Made in Japan, found in Japan, and sent to you from Fukuoka.
- One of one. This exact piece, photographed in our studio in Fukuoka.
- Returns within 14 days of delivery. Not right? Send it back as it came and we refund the full price, return postage included.
- Packed safely, sent by EMS within three business days, fully insured, with tracking.
Duties, checkout and extras
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- Import tax. It depends on your country; if any is due, it is collected on delivery.
- US import duties. Already included in the price: nothing to pay at your door.
- Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Google Pay. No account needed.
- Two pieces, one parcel. Each extra piece in the same order is $15 off at checkout.
- Orders of $200 or more travel with a gift to keep: Japanese chopsticks with a rest in a paulownia box, or a Nara kaya-cloth handkerchief.
How It Arrives
Each piece is packed by hand at our studio in Fukuoka and sent via tracked international shipping. The vase arrives with its original storage box, preserved as it was found.
This is a single object, and when it finds its place, it will not return.
How it travels
Packed safely, insured in full
Every piece is packed by hand in Fukuoka inside a sturdy 3 mm corrugated carton, cushioned all round with air pillows so it cannot move. It travels with tracking all the way to your door: by EMS, insured for its full value, on orders of $100 or more, and by tracked airmail below that.
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