{"product_id":"v-made-in-japan","title":"V | Made in  Japan","description":"\u003ch1\u003eArita Ware Porcelain Dinosaur Figurine “Arita Nishiki Zaurus” – Sakura Shonzui\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Playful Celebration of 400 Years of Arita Porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBring a unique touch of Japanese artistry to your home with the \u003cstrong\u003e“Arita Nishiki Zaurus” (Sakura Shonzui)\u003c\/strong\u003e, a charming hand-painted porcelain dinosaur created by Japanese artisan \u003cstrong\u003eShoko Yamaguchi of Akane Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis delightful figurine combines the rich tradition of \u003cstrong\u003eArita porcelain\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of Japan’s most celebrated ceramic traditions, with a playful dinosaur form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts body is decorated with a beautiful combination of \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Shonzui patterns and delicate cherry blossoms (sakura)\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can discover auspicious Japanese motifs such as \u003cstrong\u003eSeigaiha (waves), Ajiro (woven bamboo patterns), and delicate drop motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e, carefully arranged across the three-dimensional surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a wonderful contrast between \u003cstrong\u003etraditional Japanese elegance and contemporary, playful design\u003c\/strong\u003e—a piece that can be enjoyed as both a decorative object and a work of Japanese ceramic art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Unique Expression of Traditional Arita Porcelain\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArita porcelain has a history of more than 400 years. Shoko Yamaguchi brings a fresh perspective to this long-standing tradition by creating whimsical animal sculptures decorated with intricate hand-painted designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainting a three-dimensional dinosaur is far more challenging than decorating a flat ceramic surface. Because there are very few flat areas to hold while painting, the artisan must carefully handle the piece throughout the decorating process. Multiple firings are also required to achieve the finished result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail is carefully painted by hand, making each dinosaur subtly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariations in \u003cstrong\u003epaint density, pattern placement, and facial expression\u003c\/strong\u003e are natural characteristics of handmade craftsmanship. 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