Monday, August 15, 2011

TOKONAME YAKI (常滑焼き)-Ceramics of Aichi Prefecture













Unsen Gama

This marbled (neriage) set of tea cups was made by Konishi Yusen

Pickle/Miso jar


Tokoname is also known for producing Ikebana ware. 


Hishoku kiln made ikebana ware since the Taisho period, but closed in 2013.

Yamakiikai

https://www.yamakiikai.co.jp/index.html







I have googled high and low many times to long the producer with this mark. There is 
precious little. On a hunch I decided to specifically google for Tokoname Yaki, as they are known for making products for ikebana flower arranging. I came up with a hit for Kiri Tobo 桐陶房. The manufacturer may have gone out of business before the arrival of google. Most look to be late 20th C, perhaps 1970’s-1990’s.   I have only seen this mark on vases or flower vessels. For now I think this is the answer. 

Saturday, August 13, 2011

KYOEIGAMA-Pottery of Aichi Prefecture


Kyoeigama is in Aichi Prefecture. A popular design is the cobalt blue with a floral and pheasant pattern.

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