The artist, Kinshoku Fujii, was born in 1976 in Arita, Saga Prefecture, the birthplace of Japanese porcelain. His mission in pottery was to aim for the world's number one ceramic artist, following in the footsteps of Living National Treasure of Arita ware, Manji Inoue, and contemporary masters such as Tomoo Kawahara and Tenmoku Kanetake. His unique aesthetic sense and sensibility, which harmonizes the tradition of Arita ware with the spirit of hand-forming, has been highly praised. He has received numerous awards at various exhibitions and his works are also housed in famous museums. In addition, exhibitions are held at museums and department stores throughout the country, and are actively held mainly by art enthusiasts. This is a masterpiece that inherits the long history and tradition of Arita ware, carefully baked, and fuses the essence of Japanese traditional crafts. This work uses a unique red glaze called "ryusa." The red color enters the copper in the glaze, and unlike paint, it has a profound and deep flavor. In addition, the dragon glaze changes during reduction firing, and the way the glaze appears (the flow and discoloration of the glaze) also changes, allowing you to enjoy unexpected beauty. ■ Gold painting is a traditional style of Arita ware, in which glaze is applied over the dye and fired at 1300 degrees, then painted with traditional Arita ware color paints and fired at 800 degrees, incorporating colors such as red, green, blue, and yellow. It is fired about 5 to 10 times for each color before becoming a single work. It is a gorgeous and dignified work created by the combination of vivid gold painting and layout. Mt. Fuji, which straddles Shizuoka and Yamanashi prefectures, is the highest peak in Japan. Mt. Fuji is a symbol of Japan and has been loved by many people since ancient times as the spiritual home of the Japanese people. In 2013, it was registered as a World Heritage Site and is widely known overseas as a famous mountain that symbolizes the Japanese people and Japanese culture. It is a symbol of good fortune, good luck, and happiness, and is also a symbol of Japan itself. - The crane is a bird of life like a thousand-year-old turtle, and "the crane and the turtle have been considered birds of longevity since ancient times, and in China, the crane is considered to be auspicious and is said to bring in all things. In Japan, the crane has a graceful appearance and has been used in various designs such as lacquer art and ceramics. It is a gorgeous pattern suitable for celebrations, and is considered to be very auspicious as a symbol of victory, family celebrations, and longevity. It is an elegant and noble masterpiece. Size: Cup: Height 6.5cm Diameter 10.6cm Diameter 8.2cm Saucer: Diameter 13.9cm This is a handmade and hand-painted work of Arita ware. Due to the handmade and hand-painted nature of the work, there may be slight differences in dimensions and colors.