Chrysanthemum Underglaze Gold Leaf Ornamental Vase DESIGN_Sometsuke The sitting doll is posing

The sitting doll is posing with short legs stretched out and his arms cutely reaching out for his helmet

inscribed with Japanese calligraphy

Each cup is meticulously handcrafted using the traditional Edo glassblowing method and showcases two distinctive shapes: Tsubomi (bud) and Hana (flower)

The wide base provides stability

Fuji’s peak

Chrysanthemum Underglaze Gold Leaf Ornamental Vase DESIGN_Sometsuke The sitting doll is posingThe vase features a prestigious pale yellow green shade, reminiscent of Ming Dynasty (1368 CE 1644 CE) gold decorated porcelain. It elegantly displays chrysanthemum flowers, with blades of grass in soft gold leaf adding a subtle contrast against the moegi yellow green shade. Its curved surface showcases a gradation of the shades of the underglaze, flowing from the slim rim to the light reflecting curve of the body. The slender elegance of the vase is