{"product_id":"kutani-ware-lucky-frog-figurine-japanese-ceramic-art-with-mt-fuji-crane","title":"Kutani Ware Lucky Frog Figurine, Japanese Ceramic Art with Mt. Fuji \u0026 Crane","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colorful piece of Japanese craftsmanship filled with wishes for good fortune, prosperity, and a safe return home.\u003cbr\u003eIn Japan, frogs have long been regarded as symbols of good luck. The Japanese word for frog, kaeru, has the same pronunciation as the verb kaeru, meaning “to return home.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause of this charming play on words, frog charms and figurines have traditionally been associated with wishes such as “return home safely,” “good fortune returns,” and “money returns.” They are especially popular as lucky charms for travelers, business owners, and anyone beginning a new journey in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA World of Japanese Auspicious Motifs\u003cbr\u003eThe deep, glossy black surface creates a dramatic background for the brilliant colors characteristic of Kutani ware.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcross the body of the frog are richly detailed Japanese motifs. At the center is Mount Fuji, one of Japan’s most iconic and auspicious symbols, accompanied by a graceful crane, stylized waves, flowers, and other decorative elements inspired by traditional Japanese design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe decoration continues around the sides and across the back, making this a piece that rewards being viewed from every angle. Turn the frog slowly, and a different combination of colors, patterns, and details comes into view.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRich Colors and Raised Decoration\u003cbr\u003eOne of the most striking features of this piece is its beautifully raised enamel decoration.\u003cbr\u003eThe pigments are applied with noticeable dimension rather than simply painted flat onto the surface. This creates a tactile, almost sculptural quality: lines, dots, flowers, and ornamental details appear to rise gently from the ceramic body.\u003cbr\u003eCombined with the glossy glaze, these raised details catch the light beautifully and give the piece an extraordinary sense of depth and richness.\u003cbr\u003eSmall variations in brushwork, color, and raised decoration are natural characteristics of handcrafted ceramics. Rather than imperfections, they are part of what gives each piece its individual character.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe Beauty of Kutani Ware\u003cbr\u003eKutani ware (Kutani-yaki) is one of Japan’s celebrated traditions of colorful overglaze-decorated ceramics, with a history extending back approximately 360 years to Ishikawa Prefecture.\u003cbr\u003eIt is renowned for its bold compositions and brilliant use of color, traditionally associated with a distinctive palette of red, blue, yellow, green, and purple.\u003cbr\u003eEach piece brings together ceramic craftsmanship, skilled brushwork, glazing, and firing. The result is more than a decorative object—it is a small work of Japanese art that carries both the beauty of traditional craftsmanship and the warmth of the artisan’s hand.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eDisplay this Lucky Frog in an entrance hall, living room, office, or shop as a symbol of good fortune and safe return. It also makes a meaningful gift for someone starting a new business, moving to a new home, setting out on a journey, or simply someone with a love of Japanese art and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details (Per Frog)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 9.5 cm × 9.5 cm × 10.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: approx. 250 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaterial: Porcelain (Kutani ware)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish: Smooth touch with raised pigment painting\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Ishikawa, Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Each piece may vary slightly due to handcrafting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Craft Ogawa\u003cbr\u003eCraft Ogawa is a Japanese craft gallery and shop in Akasaka, Tokyo, offering carefully selected works by skilled artisans from across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur online store features many other unique, handcrafted pieces created by Japanese artists and craftspeople, including ceramics, woodwork, glassware, and more. Each piece has been carefully selected for its craftsmanship, beauty, and individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe invite you to explore our store and discover the rich variety of Japanese craftsmanship. Even if you are just browsing, we hope you will enjoy a little window shopping and perhaps find a piece of Japan that speaks to you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Ogawa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41206618849329,"sku":null,"price":30000.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0561\/4187\/3201\/files\/892A7992_2400x2397_33046aac-c03b-4cdb-a0d2-049d700d6808.jpg?v=1788355638","url":"https:\/\/craft-ogawa-tokyo.com\/products\/kutani-ware-lucky-frog-figurine-japanese-ceramic-art-with-mt-fuji-crane","provider":"Craft Ogawa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}