Classic Japanese porcelain : Imari and Kakiemon
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Classic Japanese porcelain : Imari and Kakiemon
Kodansha International, 2003
Combined ed
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伊万里と柿右衛門 : classic Japanese porcelain
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  Aomori
  Iwate
  Miyagi
  Akita
  Yamagata
  Fukushima
  Ibaraki
  Tochigi
  Gunma
  Saitama
  Chiba
  Tokyo
  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
  Netherlands
  Sweden
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  United States of America
Note
Previously published separately as Imari (c1982) and Kakiemon (c1981)
Description and Table of Contents
Description
Imari and Kakiemon wares are produced in the Arita area of Kyushu, a focus of domestic porcelain production since the 17th century. In addition to the sophisticated potting techniques and cobalt/celadon underglaze decoration learned from Korea, Japanese potters learned Chinese overglaze enamel techniques and the brilliant porcelains of Kyushu appeared almost overnight. These porcelains were shipped through the port of Imari, and hence became known by that name. Wares from the Kakiemon kilns are well known for their bright yet subtle red enamel, the delicate balance between decorated and white areas, and the painstaking care directed to every step from refining the clay to the enamel firing. This book provides a visual overview of the history, techniques and distinguishing features of both Imari and Kakiemon wares.
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