Kutani ware “Kutani yaki”
The history of Kutani ware “Kutani yaki”
The first time we hear of porcelain from the Kutani (nine valleys) Village, was in 1655, in the first year of the Myoreki epoch. Japanese ceramic history has it that stones suitable for porcelain making was found in the Kutani mine of the Daishoji Clan, whereupon Lord Maeda Toshiharu sent Goto Saijiro to the Arita Village in the Hizen province to learn how to make porcelain. Kutani Porcelains from this early period are specifically called Ko-Kutani and are extremely rare. The production of this ware continued for about 50–60 years. Kokutani enjoyed popularity for the next few decades until the Kutani suddenly closed down in 1730. The reasons for this closure are debated.Theories put forward include that supplies of the pigments necessary for the glazing were difficult to find, or that there were financial difficulties. This period of production is now referred to as the Old Kutani (古九谷, Kokutani).
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- Cups
- Yunomi, Teacups
- Cups
- Mug
- Cup and Saucer
2. Plates and Bowls
- Small Plates
- Midium Plates
- Large Plates
- Small Bowls
- Midium Bowls
- Large Bowls
- Meshiwan Bowls
- Donburi deep soup bowl
3. Sake, Alcohol goods
- Sake Bottle and Cups
- Guinomi Cups
- Wine Cups
4. Japanese Tea goods and other
- Kyusu Teapots
- Tea Assortment
- Matcha Teabowls
5. Flower Vases
- Small Flower Vases
- Flower Vases
- Jars, Large Vases
6. Ornaments
- Beckoning Cats
- Owls
- Hina Dalls
- Boy’s Dalls
- Kabuto Samurai Helmets
- Wall Art Panels
- Ornaments, Scuolptures
7. Other
- Soy Sauce Dispensers
- Hanging Scroll Weight
- Koro Incense Burners
- Chopstick Spoon Rests
- Others