The lineage of Kakiemon Sakaida, beginning with the founder in the early 17th century, represents a rich tradition of Japanese porcelain artistry, known for its distinctive milky-white nigoshide glaze and vibrant overglaze enamel decorations. Here’s an overview of the notable […]

Imaemon Imaizumi XIII: Pioneer of Modern Ceramics Imaemon Imaizumi XIII was a Japanese master ceramicist, born in 1926 and died in 2001. As heir to an established family tradition, Imaemon XIII dedicated himself to the preservation of the traditional techniques

The Perennial Legacy of Yoshimichi Fujimoto: Master of Japanese Ceramics In the landscape of Japanese ceramics, few names resonate with the depth and nuance of Yoshimichi Fujimoto, whose art not only captures the essence of nature but also embodies the

Hajime Katō: An immortal legacy in the art of Japanese ceramics. In the world of ceramics, there are names that resonate not only for their innovation and mastery, but also for how they manage to capture the essence of an

Meet Kenkichi Tomimoto’s immortal legacy in the art of Japanese ceramics. The history of Japanese art is replete with figures whose talent and dedication have left an indelible mark on the country’s culture. Among them is a name that resonates

The art of pottery in Japan extends from the Neolithic period with Jōmon pottery, through Chinese and Korean influences in later periods, to the sophistication of the Edo period with porcelain for export and the refinement of ceramic art in