National symbol of Japan's imperial family and government, chrysanthemums are celebrated on September 9th for 'Kiku-no-Sekku' (菊の節句 the 'Feast of Chrysanthemums').
In the hope of living a long life (and avoiding misfortune) people would drink saké mixed with chrysanthemum petals on the 9th of the 9th.
The flowers have long been a symbol of immortality.
Chrysanthemum dew was believed to have age-reversing qualities, and from the end of the 9thC the aristocracy would drape floss-silk on the flowers before Chōyō-no-Sekku. The next morning the damp and fragrant cloth was gently wiped on faces.
It is not uncommon to gift chrysanthemums on birthdays and for baby showers.
This is a Ninsei style tea bowl.
Ninsei (仁清) was a Japanese potter, who lived in the Edo Period, roughly between the 1640s to the 1690s. He is often credited as one of the key founders and influencers of 'Kyō ware', a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Kyoto. He perfected colourful painted pottery.
Dimensions: w12.5cm x d12.5cm x h7.5cm
National symbol of Japan's imperial family and government, chrysanthemums are celebrated on September 9th for 'Kiku-no-Sekku' (菊の節句 the 'Feast of Chrysanthemums').
In the hope of living a long life (and avoiding misfortune) people would drink saké mixed with chrysanthemum petals on the 9th of the 9th.
The flowers have long been a symbol of immortality.
Chrysanthemum dew was believed to have age-reversing qualities, and from the end of the 9thC the aristocracy would drape floss-silk on the flowers before Chōyō-no-Sekku. The next morning the damp and fragrant cloth was gently wiped on faces.
It is not uncommon to gift chrysanthemums on birthdays and for baby showers.
This is a Ninsei style tea bowl.
Ninsei (仁清) was a Japanese potter, who lived in the Edo Period, roughly between the 1640s to the 1690s. He is often credited as one of the key founders and influencers of 'Kyō ware', a type of Japanese pottery traditionally from Kyoto. He perfected colourful painted pottery.
Dimensions: w12.5cm x d12.5cm x h7.5cm
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