Tokoname Ware: Characteristics In the Tokoname region, approximately 900 years after the end of the Heian Era, Tokoname Ware, instead of dying out, continued to be made as everyday goods. Considered to be one of the “6 Ancient Kilns” of…
Tokoname – History
Large Tokoname urns dating back to Kyoto circa 1100 AD were discovered at several historic sites at a time when it had been thought that the techniques behind Tokoname Ware had been complete and the product route to Kyoto had…
Tokoname – Photos
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Tokoname – Travel
Basic Information / Articles – Wikipedia – Ceramics Today – e-YAKIMONO.NET – Tokoname Homepage – Tokoname City – Tokoname Sightseeing Latest News (Japanese) – Photos on flickr (Downtown / Train Station)
Seto(Akazu)
The Glazing of Seto(Akazu) Ware Ash Glaze In the early Heian Era, early examples of pottery fired in the cavern kilns as tableware for Heian nobility had only half of their surface covered in a natural glaze consisting of melted…
Seto(Akazu) – History
The time period for Seto Ware can be traced back to the time of Sue Ware just before the Hattori/Nara Eras, but it is difficult to decide exactly when. As a historical fact, though, a description concentrating on containers from…
Seto(Akazu) – Photos
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Seto(Akazu) – Travel
Basic Information / Articles – Wikipedia – Wikitravel – iGuide – e-YAKIMONO.NET – Japan-i – Japan National Tourism Organization – English Web Site Seto – The Road Through Aichi and Nagoya’s Heartland – Seto Marutto Museum – Photos on flickr…
Kanazawa/Nomi
Kutani Ware: Characteristics Kutani is colorful over-glazed porcelain produced mainly in Nomi city in Ishikawa prefecture, Kanazawa city, Kaga city and Komatsu city. Kutani ware is lined in cobalt blue with zaffer, and then painted with 5 colors comprised of…
Echizen
Echizen Ware: Characteristics Echizen ware refers to pottery manufactured in Echizen area, Nyu-gun in Fukui prefecture, mainly in Miyazaki and Oda districts. Echizen clay is of rich iron content, possesses high fire resistance and is good for unglazed stoneware fired…