Exclusivity & Assurance
Global Delivery, Fully Insured
Complimentary worldwide delivery is included with every order, with full insurance coverage and meticulous handling at every stage, and all duties and customs fees fully covered, ensuring a seamless and worry-free experience for the most discerning collectors.
100% Handcrafted in Japan
Each masterpiece is meticulously handcrafted in Japan by master artisans, combining centuries of traditional craftsmanship with modern sensibilities, and ensuring unparalleled authenticity, refinement, and enduring beauty for collectors who value true artistry.
Limited Collectors’ Editions
All designs are produced in strictly limited numbers worldwide, thoughtfully curated and reserved for discerning collectors, offering a rare and exceptional opportunity to acquire unique works that will be cherished and passed down for generations.
Made in Japan
YUUGEN is the world’s sole entrusted retailer of Kōbeigama’s esteemed works
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🌟 Exclusive Commissioning & Global Premiere
This exceptional ceramic relief marks a singular moment in cross-cultural artistry. It celebrates the Unicorn—the timeless symbol of purity, miracle, and rare, noble fortune revered across both Eastern and Western traditions. Commissioned from the master artisans of Kōbeigama, this piece seamlessly blends universal mythic elegance with the kiln’s four-century legacy of Japanese ceramic perfection.
🗓️ Pre-Order Privilege
| Access Tier | Status | Dates |
| YUUGEN Cultural Collector | Priority Access | Starts November 10, 2025 |
| Global Release | General Release | January 1, 2026 |
🦄 The Pedigree & Cross-Cultural Significance
| Icon | Feature | The Value Proposition |
| 🌍 | Unparalleled Cultural Fusion | An exceedingly rare art object that unifies the Unicorn’s Western symbolism (miracle, purity) with the precision of Japanese mastercraft, creating a unique conversation piece for any collection. |
| 💎 | Signature Glaze Depth | The iconic Kōbeigama deep cobalt-blue glaze (ao-yū) is meticulously applied in 4 to 5 layers, creating a dimensional, luminous surface that is a hallmark of the studio's technical savoir-faire. |
| ✨ | Genuine Gold Detailing | Real gold leaf is reserved for the Unicorn’s halo and contours, providing a subtle, luminous radiance that speaks to the timeless luxury of the composition. |
| 🍀 | Symbol of Breakthrough | The Unicorn is portrayed as a guardian of clarity and forward momentum, serving as a potent emblem believed to attract exceptional opportunity and lasting prosperity. |
🖼️ Heirloom Quality & Presentation
Every detail is selected to ensure the frame is preserved as an investment in art and legacy:
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Museum-Grade Preservation: Encased in a finely crafted frame and shielded by UV-protective glass, the piece is guaranteed against the effects of light, safeguarding its brilliance for future generations.
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Tactile Refinement: The background uses authentic Japanese textile backing instead of paint, adding a layer of traditional texture, warmth, and depth that enhances cultural refinement.
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Subtle Prosperity Motif: The frame subtly incorporates the Horseshoe Motif, globally recognized as a powerful symbol of victory, strong luck, and enduring prosperity.
⏳ Commissioning Process
This limited-production Art Frame is available exclusively through custom order. The meticulous three-month completion time is essential, ensuring the work reflects the highest standard of Kōbeigama artistry, rarity, and exclusivity.
📏 Product Specifications
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Dimensions (Overall Frame): L = 38.0 cm, W = 38.0 cm, D = 3.5 cm
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Weight (Approximate): ~2kg
Kiln Collection
Kinshodo
Hideki Hayashi
Kobeigama
Tanshingama
Ceramics that Whisper Luxury
Timeless Beauty, Crafted in Japan
Artistry for Modern Living
Refined Harmony
Each piece in our collection is carefully chosen to harmonize with Western dining rooms, living spaces, and private retreats—while still radiating a quiet brilliance that enriches both the atmosphere and those who experience it.
Expanding with Timeless Craft
Curated Growth
As we are in our opening stage, our selection is intentionally curated and will continue to grow over time. In particular, our members will enjoy exclusive pieces developed through direct dialogue with artists and kilns, ensuring truly exceptional offerings.
Exclusive for members
Public Access — Launch Period Only
Available to the public until our Official Members’ Page is unveiled.
✨ The Acquisition
The Seiryū Art Frame is an acquisition of profound cultural significance, exclusively reserved for discerning collectors. It is a triumphant fusion of Japan’s most revered iconography with the unparalleled artistry of Kōbeigama, a kiln officially honored as a Japanese National Treasure. This is not merely art; it is a commissioned heirloom embodying divine fortune, strength, and an investment in peerless craftsmanship.
🐲 The Pedigree & Symbolism
The work elevates the ancient concept of Seiryū, the celestial Azure Dragon, into a tangible symbol of power and prosperity for the contemporary estate.
| Icon | Feature | The Value Proposition |
| 🏆 | Provenance: National Treasure Kiln | Handcrafted by the artisans of Kōbeigama, whose multi-generational savoir-faire and blue-glaze technique (ao-yū) are recognized as an official Japanese National Treasure heritage. |
| 🥇 | Genuine Gold Leaf & Detailing | The celestial landscape is dramatically rendered with genuine gold leaf, ensuring a luminous, dimensionally rich texture that changes subtly with the light. |
| 🏔️ | Sacred Landscape | The dragon soars above Mt. Fuji, Japan’s eternal icon of stability and power, grounding the divine force in the spiritual heart of the nation. |
| ⚖️ | Auspicious Guardian | Seiryū, the Eternal Guardian, is the ultimate symbol of benevolence and abundance, believed to protect enterprises, strengthen leadership, and harmonize fortune. |
🖼️ Unparalleled Craftsmanship & Presentation
Every element of this work is selected and executed to museum-quality standards, ensuring its permanence as a generational legacy.
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Mastery in Glaze: The Dragon’s figure is sculpted and glazed using Kōbeigama’s celebrated ao-yū (blue-glaze) technique, imparting a sense of dynamic motion and living vitality.
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Refinement of Materials: The ceramic relief is framed by two layers of traditional, high-grade Japanese textile backing, adding an unexpected depth and refinement to the presentation.
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Preservation Quality: Encased in a refined frame with UV-protective glass, the masterpiece is shielded from light and time, preserving its brilliance for centuries.
⏳ Exclusivity & Commissioning
This piece is created exclusively for YUUGEN Cultural Collector members and is strictly unavailable on the open market, guaranteeing its unparalleled rarity.
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Custom Order: Each Art Frame is made to order, reflecting its status as a commissioned work.
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Creation Time: Please note that completion requires approximately three months from the time of order, a commitment that ensures the highest standard of Kōbeigama artistry and exclusivity.
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KUONOVA LLC, a Silicon Valley–based cultural brand studio, leads YUUGEN’s global and digital expansion. Through YUUGEN.ART, it introduces Japanese ceramic artistry to the world, offering exceptional pieces while deepening appreciation for their spirit and craftsmanship.