You are invited to come along with me as I learn about Japanese ceramics. I will share what I learn about the kilns, history, terminology, potters, decorators, styles, and marks. This is a work in progress. ** NOTICE: I DO NOT ANSWER QUERIES ON PERSONAL PIECES. I DO NOT GIVE VALUATIONS. General comments and questions will still be accepted.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Shimane Prefecture Kilns
I found this photo from my picture files from 10 years ago. I will translate the kiln names and post.
Monday, December 18, 2023
Thursday, October 12, 2023
TAKEO YAKI- Ceramics of Saga Prefecture
Modern Takeo Yaki is usually grouped with Karatsu style but since it is also bordering Arita may have influence from there as well.
Youyou Gama 遊遊窯
This kiln produces ware mostly for Inns in Hot Spring areas like Beppu. The most typical motif is that of “oni” translated as ogre or monster.
Thursday, October 5, 2023
Sunday, September 24, 2023
HANIWA FIGURES
Haniwa figures (Replicas)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haniwa
Honbu (本部) Haniwa are made in Miyazaki Prefecture.
Saturday, July 1, 2023
MINOO (Minoh) YAKI (箕面焼)-Ceramics of Osaka Prefecture
Minoo Yaki is made in the area near the Minoo Waterfall in Osaka Prefecture. It is made by the Matsuda family since 1910. It is characteristically a bright red, often with a black and/or white marbling effect. The shop is located on the quaint path leading to the scenic Minoo Falls.
https://peraichi.com/landing_pages/view/minohware
Photo permission from Ryan Snooks |
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