Description

(Size) : Front width 8.5 x Depth 7.5 x Height 8.5 cm / 3.34 x 2.95 x 3.34 inch

(Material) : Porcelain

(Origin) : Made in Japan　/　Kutani yaki

(Condition) : Brand new

With wooden box

(Note) :

Hyakuman-san
"Hyakuman-san'' is a local toy of Ishikawa Prefecture, which condenses the diverse culture of Ishikawa with the motif of "Kaga Hachiman Okiagari'', a lucky charm.
With a design that evokes the image of the luxurious and gorgeous of Hyakumangoku, it was created as a character to symbolize the PR catchphrase for the opening of the Hokuriku Shinkansen, " Hyakumangoku Monogatari.''
Such "Hyakuman-san" was created by a famous potter of "Kutani ware", a traditional craft of Ishikawa Prefecture.

Kutani ware with a unique sense of beauty that is valuable even after hundreds of years. The patterns that skillfully draw the five colors of red, green, yellow, purple, and navy are wonderful brush strokes, including 花鳥風月Kachofugetsu(Flower, Bird, Wind, Moon), 山水人物Sansuijinbutsu(Landscape, Person), and innovative geometric patterns. Also attention to the high level of technology for turning the potter's wheel. Kutani ware has a selection of gems that show the skills of artists.

-Kutani-yaki-
Kutani-yaki, a traditional craft certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry has reached 360 years since the beginning of Kutani.
Exhibit Japan Kutani at the Paris Exposition, and Kutani made that name famous throughout the world.
Enjoy the art of color paintings stored in famous art museums around the world, such as UK and Louvre.