Japanese Ceramic Fūchin Pair – Grey Glazed Kakemono Scroll Weights

Colors

• Ceramic body: soft light grey glaze with subtle natural speckling

• Hanging cords: braided gold

• Tassels: gold silk

The pale grey glaze offers a calm, neutral presence often favored in Japanese interiors for its ability to support artworks without drawing attention away from them. Combined with gold cords, this pair brings understated elegance to tokonoma and tea room displays.

✦ Fūchin Materials

• Glazed ceramic (light grey pottery)

• Traditional braided cords and silk tassels

Ceramic fūchin are appreciated for their smooth surface, balanced weight, and gentle coloration. Each pair may show small variations in glaze tone, reflecting traditional kiln finishing.

✦ Kakemono Pairing Suggestions

• Calligraphy (Shodō / Zen scrolls): soft grey ceramic complements bold black ink while maintaining a minimalist presentation.

• Sumi-e ink paintings: neutral glaze tones harmonize with monochrome compositions and subtle shading.

• Landscape scrolls (Sansui): grey ceramic echoes stone and mist elements often found in mountain scenery.

• Decorative or seasonal kakemono: suitable year-round, especially for winter and early spring displays.

In traditional Japanese scroll practice, collectors often rotate fūchin according to artwork and season to refresh visual balance.

✦ Additional Uses

Beyond kakemono, these ceramic fūchin can also serve as:

• Paperweights for calligraphy or studio work

• Decorative accents for tokonoma, tea rooms, and Zen interiors

• Collectible Japanese art accessories

• Sculptural decor pieces for shelves or meditation spaces