Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest "hemp leaf" and "tortoise shell"

"hemp leaf" and "tortoise shell" both have auspicious meanings and can be used for a wide range of occasions

and for their future happiness in family and marriage

an auspicious traditional pattern that represents continuing prosperity

A significant portion of the carefully selected clay for Kutani ware

Nanten Fukuju Kakejiku Hanging Scroll CATEGORY_Cutlery-Chopstick Rest "hemp leaf" and "tortoise shell"This hanging scroll depicts nanten (nandina) and fukujuso (adonis) in a winter setting. In Japan, the changing seasons are cherished and expressed widely through the arts; here, a snowy landscape provides a quiet backdrop while the composition itself suggests the first whisper of spring. Nandina has long been regarded as a talisman against illness and misfortune, traditionally used to ward off evil directions. Paired with the adonis, the motif takes