Arita Porcelain Kaleidoscope "Ko Imari Fu Kiku Botan-e" #8

The World’s First Porcelain Kaleidoscope
~Also as Interior Decorations~

Joining ceramic parts to other precision parts made of such materials as metals or glasses has been considered difficult, so no one has ever tried to do that. It is because ceramic shrinks when it is fired, and sizes of finished pieces are all different.

However, craftsmen of Arita porcelain and many different industries overcame to mix the two different traditional crafts; Arita porcelain and kaleidoscope. Both of the crafts have long histories. Arita porcelain has a history of 400 years, and Japanese kaleidoscope has a history of 200 years.

~ Ease and Impress You ~

Take some time to look in the kaleidoscope in your busy days.
It would rest your mind. Its healing effect by a lot of colors and shapes is actually gaining attention from medical specialties. The body is Arita porcelain, so you can enjoy it as interior decoration.

A lot of traditional Japanese patterns that depict celebrations and four seasons are used for Arita porcelain. It is recommended as gifts for people from foreign countries, elders, and your loved ones. Enjoy the beautiful "Arita Porcelain Kaleidoscope".



















Teleidoscope Type

It has a crystal sphere at the top. You can see through the sphere, and everything you see is reflected creating beautiful patterns. You can enjoy different patterns depending on what you see.

Two mirrors show you round patterns just like a rose window in a church.

You will see fantastic and beautiful world inside the kaleidoscope. White porcelain of Arita and the traditional patterns on the body also comforts you. It is a traditional craftwork just like a little art gallery.

Detailed technique called Sumi Hajiki is used to draw Karakusa patterns, and another technique called Some Nishiki is used to draw the luxurious Kiku Botan patterns. Those patterns are beautifully balanced.


[Description]
Name: Arita Porcelain Kaleidoscope "Ko Imari Fu Kiku Botan-e" #8
Origin: Saga, Japan
Size: 65mm(Dia.) x 205mm
Shipping: FREE SHIPPING!
Others: With the Stand