Wednesday, March 26, 2025
Monday, March 24, 2025
ONKO YAKI (温故焼)—Ceramics of Gifu Prefecture
清水温故 Shimizu Onko
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| thank you to CJWu for permission to use his picture |
Monday, March 17, 2025
TAISHŪ YAKI- Ceramics of Nagasaki Prefecture
Taishū Yaki has a long history, originating from the Korea Buzan kilns back to the Silla Period. It was established on Tsushima Island (in what is now Nagasaki Prefecture). It was active in the Edo period, died out, was revived during the Meiji period and dwindled again. It was revived again in the mid 20th century. There are two kilns I know about, Taishū Yo ( Kobayashi Tōgo 小林東五) and Kudagama 久田窯 (Kusu Akihiro 玖須明弘).
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Photographing Japanese ceramic marks to bring out the writing
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| For thin walled porcelain use a flashlight from the inside out |
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| Flashlight to the side on graphite smudge over mark |
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| Photograph in a light box Photograph on a tilt |
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
ISSHŌCHI Yaki (一勝池焼) - Ceramics of Kumamoto Prefecture
Isshōchi Yaki seems to be a branch of Shodai Yaki. It originated in the 18th century but died out during the Meiji period. It was resurrected in 1935 but died out again. The latest revival was by Narita Katsuto but he died leaving no successor and so the kiln was abandoned once again.
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Friday, July 12, 2024
TSUKIYONO YAKI (月夜野焼)-Ceramics of Gunma Prefecture
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Thursday, April 11, 2024
Ceramics of Kitakyushu and Kokura
UnJyouzan Yaki (雲城山焼) Kita Kyushu, Moji ku
This is a kind of ceramics that came from Iwami Yaki in Shimane Prefecture.
https://www.un-jou-zan-yaki.com/
Hamada Gama
https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000020.000014063.html
Kiku Yaki (Follows Agano style)
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