{"product_id":"kutani-kozuchi-nakada-kingyoku-aochibu-morikin","title":"Kutani Ware Ceramic Sculpture \"Kozuchi\" Lucky Mallet: Morikin Hosoge \u0026 Aochibu \/ Nakada Kingyoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eA culmination of virtuoso techniques mastered by Kutani master artisan Nakada Kingyoku: an \"Uchide no Kozuchi\" (auspicious lucky mallet) radiating breathtaking beauty from every 360-degree angle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatching the eye as the centerpiece is a magnificent pine tree sculpted three-dimensionally in Morikin (raised gold). The dynamically twisting trunk is overwhelming in presence, evoking grandeur and a profound prayer for good fortune. The hosoge flowers and arabesques adorning its surroundings are likewise painted in Morikin, where the plump, dimensional gold radiates a luxurious, noble brilliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlanketing the remaining surface outside the raised gold is ultra-dense, minute \"Aochibu\" (blue granulation) applied without a millimeter of error. This meticulous stippling is executed entirely freehand, dot by individual dot, using a traditional applicator tool called an \u003cem\u003eitchin\u003c\/em\u003e. Such uniform, refined beauty is the fruit of Nakada Kingyoku's honed sensibility and masterful craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Morikin technique involves thickly raising the underlying foundation before layering gold on top; any imperfection in preparing the base leads to uneven surfaces and dulls the gold's luster. The act of laying gold smoothly is in itself a supreme technical feat. By layering these uncompromising processes, an endlessly beautiful, noble expression of gold is born.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe contrast between the exquisitely delicate Aochibu and the sumptuous Morikin creates a magnificent harmony, commanding a breathtaking, auspicious presence. Bringing together the master's pinnacle skills and aesthetic devotion, this is a supreme masterpiece worthy of becoming a lifelong treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtwork Title: Kozuchi Lucky Mallet: Morikin Hosoge Arabesque \u0026 Aochibu\u003cbr\u003e\nDimensions: W 20 × D 13 × H 10.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nStand Dimensions: W 30 × D 20 × H 4 cm\u003cbr\u003e\nBox Type: Paulownia wooden box with cord tie\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67816430764286,"sku":"nk-130","price":396000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9867\/2638\/files\/nk-130.webp?v=1792568950","url":"https:\/\/kutanipremium.jp\/en\/products\/kutani-kozuchi-nakada-kingyoku-aochibu-morikin","provider":"九谷プレミアムセレクション","version":"1.0","type":"link"}