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by Koransha

Luxury Kaleidoscope with an added twist

Customer Comment:

"Originality and sheer beauty. Something I have waited for since leaving Japan. The kaleidoscope has been put away for my grand daughter."

The Arita-yaki kaleidoscope is an enchanting piece of fine art combining some 400 years of a world famous Japanese porcelain with a 200-year-old Scottish invention.

Inspired by the therapeutic properties of his childhood kaleidoscope on himself and other patients during a lengthy stay in hospital, Keizo Ishikawa embarked on a journey to combine the fading art of Arita-yaki porcelain with these magical objects. Combining the devoted support and limitless talents of world-stage kaleidoscope maker, Koji Yamami, with master Arita-yaki artisans, the exhaustive process of trial and error began. It seemed impossible at first for the artisans to fire thin porcelain tubes of a consistent size to fit the precisely engineered metal and glass fittings. They experimented over and over and finally succeeded in controlling the contraction after developing highly sophisticated skills.

Kaleidoscopes still continue to fascinate people with their magical beauty, even attracting the attention of the medical world for their therapeutic effects. “The world that opens up beyond the small eyehole of a kaleidoscope is like a microcosm where thousands of flowers bloom.”

Koji Yamami is a world-renowned kaleidoscope artist who has participated in various art exhibits and kaleidoscope shows as well as numerous kaleidoscope projects. He has appeared on a number of television programs and has been honored with an array of awards.

Arita-yaki porcelain has been an important traditional industry in Japan for some 400 years. Originating in the town of Arita on the southern island of Kyushu, Japan, it is one of the most well known styles of Japanese pottery in the world. Techniques were developed and refined to produce many kinds of porcelain ware, the export to Europe of which began early in the 17th century.

Product Details

Selling Agency Japan
Specification

Specifications

  • Size: Treasure trove, Landscape 18.5cm (7.3") / Linfield, Cherry blossoms 15cm (6")
  • Weight: 120g (4.2 oz approx.)
  • Designs: Treasure trove, Landscape, Linfield, Cherry blossoms

・All the products handling in ALEXCIOUS are the genuine products from the original makers.
・The colors in the product photos may differ slightly from the actual product.
・The design, specifications, appearance, and price of products are subject to change without notice.

Kaleidoscope (Arita-yaki)

Koransha

¥ 24,754 - ¥ 34,488
Approx. USD 173.20

Shipping Fee

¥ 2,360
(Approx. USD 16.51)
Gift wrapping available
  • Treasure trove

    P1-K007-K001-02-03

    ¥ 24,754
    Domestic: Delivery in 5-6 business days.
    Overseas: It takes a few more days.
  • Landscape

    P1-K007-K001-02-04

    ¥ 24,754
    Domestic: Delivery in 5-6 business days.
    Overseas: It takes a few more days.
  • Linfield

    P1-K007-K001-02-01

    ¥ 26,376
    Domestic: Delivery in 5-6 business days.
    Overseas: It takes a few more days.
  • Cherry blossoms

    P1-K007-K001-02-02

    ¥ 34,488
    Domestic: Delivery in 5-6 business days.
    Overseas: It takes a few more days.

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Order Procedures

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    Placing an Order

    Orders can be made anytime.

  2. 2
    Confirmation Mail

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  3. 3
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  4. 4
    Shipment Confirmation Mail

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  5. 5
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Delivery and Wrapping

Shipping Method Delivery within Japan: Sagawa Express, Delivery Overseas: Express Mail Service (EMS) via the Japan Post Service
Shipping Fee
Japan:
¥ 880
Overseas:
Estimated Delivery Date
Japan:
Domestic delivery usually takes 1-3 days after the order is shipped.
Overseas:
For international delivery, delivery time can be estimated based on that of EMS (International Express Mail Service) once the order is shipped.Check the delivery time here.
Ship from Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Track
Japan:
Sagawa Express Tracking Info Site
Overseas:
EMS Tracking Info Site
Insurance Included
Wrapping Message card (+ 110JPY / texts can be personalized) and gift wrapping (+ 550JPY) options are available. (Gift wrapping materials may be different from the image due to the size or shape of the product.)

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Less than JPY 10,000
JPY 300
JPY 10,000 or above ~ less than JPY 30,000
JPY 400
JPY 30,000 or above ~ less than JPY 100,000
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JPY 100,000 or above ~ less than JPY 300,000
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