Kutani ware (kutaniyaki)

 

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The origins of Kutani yaki can be traced back to the Edo period.The first kiln is said to have been established in 1655 by the feudal lord Maeda Toshiharu who sent craftsmen to Arita to study ceramic techniques. However there does seem to be evidence that porcelain shards were found in the Kutani area prior to this, inviting speculation that the history of pottery production in Kutani could be even older. Maeda's kiln produced ceramics for 60 years before inexplicably closing down. It is this period which is known as Ko-kutani. Kutani yaki was reborn a hundred years later in 1806 when the ruling Kaga clan invited Aoki Mokubei of Kyoto to the prefecture to revive the Kutani tradition. Starting from this time, various kilns developed their own styles of overglaze painting using the characteristic colors of green, purple, yellow, red and dark blue taken from the old Kokutani wares. The wealth of different motifs and patterns has greatly influenced the popularity of Kutani yaki both in Japan and in ceramic circles worldwide. Nowadays, young craftsmen draw from the techniques of their forefathers and the treasure trove of traditional designs to create fresh new pieces suitable for contemporary use.

 


Uzuuchi Aochibu guinomi by Kingyoku III
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Uzuuchi Shirochibu guinomi by Kingyoku III

Aochibu Grape pattern guinomi by Kingyoku III

Yuri-kinsai Shikunshi Marumon pattern guinomi by Yoshita Minori
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Kinrante hana karakusa guinomi by Yoshita Minori (red)

Kinrante hana karakusa guinomi by Yoshita Minori (green)


Dawn Sky guinomi/ Yasokichi IV 85 ml / 2.8 oz


Ryuo guinomi/ Yasokichi IV 85 ml / 2.8 oz


Mizuho guinomi/ Yasokichi IV 90 ml / 3 oz


Mizuho cup
Yasokichi IV 180 ml / 6 oz


Mizuho sakazuki
Yasokichi IV 60 ml / 2 oz


Shojo guinomi
Yasokichi IV 80 ml / 2.7 oz


Handpainted band of sparrows guinomi by Nakamura Toshito
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Handpainted sparrows in the snow guinomi by Nakamura Toshito


Handpainted sparrows in the snow yunomi by Nakamura Toshito


Akae Houou sakazuki sake cup by Fukuda Yoshinori
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Handpainted Rising Dragon sake cup by Nakamura Toshito
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Aochibu Fuchin

Aochibu Fuchin/Ihei
Seikou kiln


Kokutani style Two cranes and a plum tree plate by Nakamura Shigeto

 Two cranes and a plum tree plate by Nakamura Shigeto



Handpainted Two Sparrow yunomi by Nakamura Toshito

Yamamoto Choza - Master Craftsman by appointment to his Imperial Majesty Emperor Heisei.

Chrysanthemum pattern pair Yunomi SOLD

Takaramon pattern sakazuki


Iroe Shonzui Bird & Flower pattern sake cup

 

 

 

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