Nabeshima-yaki 350th Anniversary: Special Exhibition at Franck Muller Watchland Tokyo Starting April 1st

The Imari Nabeshima-yaki Cooperative (Representative Director: Koji Setoguchi, Location: Okawachiyama, Imari City, Saga Prefecture) will hold a special exhibition of a Nabeshima-yaki 'Kenjo-heishi' (ceremonial vase) created under the theme of 'Time' at Franck Muller Watchland Tokyo in Ginza, Tokyo, from Wednesday, April 1, 2026, to Monday, April 20, 2026. This project was realized through the bridge-building efforts of 'Kateigaho,' a magazine that has shared Japanese traditional culture both domestically and internationally, in celebration of the 350th anniversary of Nabeshima-yaki. The vase is scheduled to be presented to Mr. Franck Muller after the exhibition. The Imari Nabeshima-yaki Cooperative has continued the 'Kenjo-no-gi' (ceremony of presentation) since 1989 to pass on the traditional techniques and spirit of Nabeshima-yaki to the present day. This piece was created to mark the 350th anniversary of the opening of the Nabeshima-yaki kilns in Okawachiyama, Imari City. The recipient of this presentation is the world-renowned watch brand, Franck Muller. Through watchmaking, Franck Muller pursues a philosophy of technology, beauty, and time, evolving tradition and creating new value in an increasingly mechanized watch industry. Nabeshima-yaki is also a craft that has evolved with the times while inheriting the highest level of Japanese techniques and beauty even after the abolition of the feudal kilns. Both parties resonate deeply in their commitment to 'evolution' rather than mere 'preservation.' With 'Time' as a common theme, this one-of-a-kind piece brings together the traditional beauty of 350-year-old Nabeshima-yaki and the philosophy of time held by Franck Muller, known as the 'Master of Complications.' We invite you to view this work. [Product Overview] Name: Iro-Nabeshima Cho-ji-mon Karakusa Heishi. Creator: 6th Generation Nabeshima Oniwa-yaki, Koshun Ichikawa. Dimensions/Weight: Height 37cm x Max Diameter 22.5cm, Weight 3kg. This work visually expresses the philosophy of 'Time' through overlapping traditional patterns. The butterfly patterns symbolize eternal vitality and success, while the Shippo patterns represent infinite time. The 'Gyo-yo' crest, exclusive to the Nabeshima family, is also subtly incorporated.