{"product_id":"ft645-rooster-ornament-of-yakushigama-薬師窯","title":"FT645 - Rooster Ornament of Yakushigama 薬師窯","description":"\u003cp\u003eA vintage ceramic ornament (okimono, 置物) in the form of a rooster, crafted by Yakushigama (薬師窯), a renowned Japanese ceramic maker celebrated for its traditional decorative pottery and auspicious figurines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis elegant piece features a beautifully simplified rooster silhouette, finished in soft white with a striking vermilion-red comb and wattle. Its gracefully curved tail feathers are delicately sculpted with subtle flowing lines, creating a harmonious balance between simplicity and traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rooster's body is decorated with the red kanji 幸 (sachi or kō), meaning \"happiness,\" \"good fortune,\" or \"blessing.\" This auspicious character adds a meaningful symbolic element to the figurine, reflecting the Japanese tradition of incorporating wishes for happiness and prosperity into decorative objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYakushigama (薬師窯) is a Japanese pottery maker based in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's historic ceramic production centres. With roots in a pottery tradition spanning more than 1,000 years, the workshop reflects the enduring heritage of Japanese ceramics. Yakushigama is particularly recognised for its charming zodiac animals, maneki neko lucky cats, and other auspicious ornaments. Its creations combine traditional Japanese symbolism with colourful, approachable designs, preserving the enduring appeal of Japanese folk-inspired ceramics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Japanese culture, the rooster (tori, 酉) is one of the twelve animals of the Japanese zodiac (eto, 干支). It symbolises diligence, courage, punctuality, and new beginnings. As the rooster announces the arrival of dawn, it is traditionally associated with the awakening of a new day, hope, and positive change. Rooster-themed ornaments are especially popular as New Year decorations during the Year of the Rooster, representing wishes for good fortune and a prosperous year ahead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 8 x 4 x 8cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maison Kyo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":59080947466571,"sku":"FT645","price":7.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0964\/9746\/7723\/files\/Cover_41c85dbb-69ef-48ee-b473-b8d195575f4c.jpg?v=1793470324","url":"https:\/\/maisonkyo.be\/fr\/products\/ft645-rooster-ornament-of-yakushigama-%e8%96%ac%e5%b8%ab%e7%aa%af","provider":"Maison Kyo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}