Kutani Ware: Hakkinmori Aoshirochibu Grape Pattern Maneki-neko Lucky Cat Famous Places of Sixty-odd Provinces the head of the Nakamura-za

the head of the Nakamura-za theater

the rim is painted with iron slip

The wide composition near the body features a depiction of flowers and birds

expressing a strength of will never seen before

Kutani Ware: Hakkinmori Aoshirochibu Grape Pattern Maneki-neko Lucky Cat Famous Places of Sixty-odd Provinces the head of the Nakamura-zaThe world of Kutani ware, with a history of about 360 years Kutani ware (, Kutani yaki) is characterized by a coloring technique in which lines are drawn in an indigo blue called gosu and painted with a thick layer of five colors of paint (red, yellow, green, purple, and navy blue) called gosai "five colors". The patterns are boldly painted on top of each other, giving a powerful impression. Black cats are called "lucky cats" because they are believed