Japanese Imari. (a short history of the porcelain)

From: Interior Design | Date: March 1, 1985| Author: | Copyright information

Imari refers to a broad group of ceramic wares, produced in the early part of the 17th century, in Hizen Province (Saga Perfecture, northern Kyushu Island, Japan). The term "Imari" was derived from the port town of that name.

Porcelain was first produced in Japan by Gorodayu Go Shonzui. He traveled to China shortly after the start of the 16th century to study porcelain production and decoration. It is said that he brought back fine quality clay from China, suitable for porcelain manufacture. In any case, the wares attributed to him are decorated in under-the-glaze blue ...

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