White and Gold Kinsai Quality Japanese Vase

✦ Why We Love It

Gold painted on white earth. A flash of light in every room.
This is Kinsai — the art of painting with gold.

The White and Gold Kinsai Quality Japanese Vase is a study in quiet luxury. Handcrafted in Japan in the celebrated Shigaraki-yaki tradition, it features a creamy white coarse-textured glaze — earthy, tactile, and deeply Japanese — with a sweeping flash of gold set against a cool blue shadow. The effect is striking without being loud. Refined without being cold.

Kinsai (金彩) means ‘painted gold’ in Japanese — a technique that has adorned the finest Japanese ceramics for centuries. Here, it catches the light with every angle, turning a simple vase into something you notice every time you walk into the room.

Whether holding a single stem or a full floral arrangement, this vase brings genuine Japanese elegance to any interior. A piece for someone who knows the difference.

✦ The Meaning Behind Kinsai

金彩 (Kinsai) — literally ‘gold colour’ or ‘painted gold’ — is a traditional Japanese decorative technique in which gold is applied to ceramic surfaces by hand. Used across lacquerware, porcelain, and stoneware, Kinsai represents prestige, warmth, and the Japanese appreciation for beauty in everyday objects. A Kinsai piece is never mass-produced — the gold is always applied with intention.

✦ The Meaning Behind Shigaraki

Shigaraki-yaki (信楽焼) originates from Shiga Prefecture and is one of Japan’s Six Ancient Kilns — pottery traditions that have burned continuously since the Heian period. Celebrated for its natural textures, warm earthy tones, and unique kiln character, Shigaraki ware embraces minor natural variations as part of its beauty. No two pieces are identical — that is the point.

✦ What’s Included

• White and Gold Kinsai Japanese Vase — 金彩 (Kinsai)
• Presented in its own gift box — ready to give

✦ Why Shop With Tokyo Gallery?

• Sourced directly from Japan — authentic craftsmanship, every piece
• Free gift wrapping available — Japanese style, of course
• Trusted by customers across the UK and worldwide
• Every piece chosen with care and pride

✦ Perfect For

An exceptional gift for birthdays, anniversaries, housewarmings, weddings, and anyone with a love of Japanese ceramics, Japandi interiors, or wabi-sabi design.

金彩 — Kinsai. Gold painted by hand. A vase that earns its place.

✦ Product Details

• Made in Japan
• Traditional Shigaraki-yaki stoneware
• Handcrafted with Kinsai gold decoration
• Creamy white coarse-textured glaze with gold flash on blue shadow
• Comes in its own gift box
• Each piece is unique — natural variations in glaze and texture are part of the craft
• Suitable for fresh flowers, dried arrangements, or standalone display
• Hand wash only — wipe gently with a damp cloth; do not submerge

Size & Details

• Height: 23cm (approx. 9 inches)
• Diameter: 20cm (approx. 8 inches)
• Material: Stoneware ceramic

At Tokyo Gallery, we believe in quality — every piece we carry is chosen with care.

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Gold painted by hand. Made in Japan. Ready for your home.
Order today. Arrive beautifully.