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Japanese Antiques Imari Vases and Ceramics from Arita
Timothy Langston takes a look at items at his gallery and reflects on the history of Imari Vases and Ceramics from Arita in Japan.
I've always had a fascination and love of Japanese works of art, and here at the gallery we have always specialised in Imari porcelain. Examples such as these around me which date from the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries: they're wonderfully decorative and, in the same way that Chinese porcelain adds a great deal of colour and form to an interior, these pieces which were made, quite often for export to the Dutch market and from Holland were then transported to countries such as Britain, they produced wonderful decorating opportunities for major houses of the time.
These pieces here use blue red and gold glazes on a white body - an almost translucent body. This is typical of Imari Ware which was produced in a town called Arita which was invaded by the Japanese where they discovered this special clay called Kaolin from from that they managed to you imitate Chinese porcelain wares and the production thereof. In the mid 17th century the Japanese imposed a self-isolation policy and the only nation allowed trade with them in fact with Holland and so the Dutch became the only single conduit by which other European nations could buy Japanese wares such as
Imari porcelain.
Once this policy was revoked in the mid-nineteenth century there was an international sensation caused by the rediscovery of Imari wares. Nineteenth century pieces such as some examples we have here use bolder colours - often tomato red glazes with really deep blues but again placed upon white grounds.
Another example which is worth looking at is this extraordinary dragon vase as you'll see there is a black ground with this extraordinary selection all polychrome decoration upon the surface and rather nicely you see - and this is another typical feature of Imari ware - this kimono design which is decorated around collar and the foot of the vase. Kimonos of course were, in their own way, an extraordinary means of decoration and provided a backdrop for some of the most creative designs of Japanese decoration and they were often incorporated into Imari porcelain designs: and you can see that here.
We have a very large selection of Japanese porcelain as well as Chinese porcelain. And these pieces which were made to furnish European homes still adorn these houses today we regularly asked about the story Imari and if you'd like to discover a little more, do come and see us here at the gallery on The Pimlico Road.
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japan antique EDO 1900s IMARI NABESHIMA SOMETSUKE SEIJI MOMOHANAZU Plate Object
It is IMARIYAKI of the Edo period.
The figure of a peach is drawn.
It is for details here.
Meiji Imari Renaissance
Meiji Imari Renaissance
Meiji Imari features elegance and delicacy. The purpose of the exhibition is to provide the people of the United States an opportunity to learn about the beauty of Japanese porcelain, especially Meiji Imari, and the current status of traditional crafts in Japan.
This project introduces the complete reproduction process for this elegant porcelain and the challenges that faced the 19th century craftsmen who strived to combine a 400-year-old tradition and new styles.
In the 19th century, after Commodore Matthew Perry of the United States visited Japan and the Japanese government opened the country to foreign trade, Japanese porcelain gained worldwide popularity. In Europe, Japonisme became the fashion and Japanese arts, such as ukiyoe, commanded attention. At the great world exhibitions, German Meissen, French Sebourg, and Japanese Meiji Imari attracted westerners' attention.
Imari design had a unique mixture of Japanese and European elements. For example, a series of western-style Meiji Imari tableware and ornaments were decorated with traditional Japanese motifs of flowers, birds, wind, and the moon. These products gained a high reputation in the expositions held in Paris and Vienna. It is also said that Meiji Imari influenced the Art Nouveau movement.
With the Japanese government encouraging export industries to promote modernization, a number of ambitious craftsmen in Hizen-Arita started the Seiji Company in 1879.
As the company name, Seiji, stands for refinement and finesse, the craftsmen dedicated themselves to producing elaborate pieces of porcelain, winning the gold medal at the Amsterdam World Expo in 1883. By combining the highest level of traditional Japanese skill and modern western technology, they created an original style of beauty that differed from Japanese traditional porcelains such as Koimari, Kakiemon, and Nabeshima.
However, the Seiji Company vanished into obscurity after ten years or so, leaving only a small number of complete works.
In 2016, Imari and Arita Porcelains will have their 400th anniversary. Prior to this celebration, a renaissance project was begun with the goal of reproducing the works of the Seiji Company, which had once achieved the highest level of production in the world.
The project aims to pass down the wisdom and skills of traditional craftsmen to the next generation.
With the cooperation of Kinokuniya Bookstores of America, we are honored to present our achievements outside Japan. We exhibit the replica of the first Japan-made dinner set, which was produced in 1882 by the Seiji Company under the guidance of the Arthur French Company of Boston, and the replica of the vase which was presented at the World Expo in Philadelphia in 1876, held in the 100th anniversary year of America's independence. We hope that visitors fully enjoy the elegance of Japanese porcelain and appreciate the master skills of traditional craftsmen.
Tetsuo Saijo, Producer, Meiji Imari Renaissance Project
Tetsu Matsumoto, President, Arita Seiyo Co., Ltd.
Imari, Saga | Japan Travel Guide
Imari ( 伊万里 )
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This is the production area of Imari ware, the splendid world-famous porcelain. The port of Imari also became famous as the departure point for export of the ware during the Edo Era. Even now, the culture of this porcelain leaves a strong impression and there are many facilities associated with it in the area.
Nearby Spots:
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Imari/Arita Ware
Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center
Okawachiyama
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Park
Ureshino Onsen
Ishigaki-no-Sanpomichi
Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort
The Former Takatori House
Karatsu Castle
Ninja Village Hizen Yume Kaido
Saga City Travel Guide:
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Imari
Imari is the beautiful Japanese porcelain that has become a poular collectible.
Imari Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center, Saga | Japan Travel Guide
Imari-Arita Ware Traditional Crafts Center ( 伊万里・有田焼伝統会館 )
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Within the center, there are numerous examples of Imari and Arita ware along with the raw ore for the porcelain and the tools used in manufacturing it on display. There is also a variety of special exhibitions held throughout the year and the workshop for painting plates and mugs is popular.
Nearby Spots:
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Okawachiyama
Nabeshima Domain Kiln Park
Imari/Arita Ware
Imari
Ureshino Onsen
Ninja Village Hizen Yume Kaido
Kujukushima Pearl Sea Resort
Ishigaki-no-Sanpomichi
The Former Takatori House
Karatsu Castle
Saga City Travel Guide:
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Saga
Saga Itineraries:
Saga Tours & Activities
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Porcelaine japonaise Imari/日本の伊万里磁器/Imari porcelain
Porcelaine japonaise Imari/日本の伊万里磁器/Imari porcelain
Ohka explication ( Pardonner mon mauvais japonais ) niveau débutant
Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition ～有田・伊万里やきもの夏まつり～
Keio Plaza Hotel Tokyo has hosted the Arita and Imari Porcelain Exhibition in July of each year, introducing the first ceramics made in the southern island of Japan. The guests can enjoy various pottery from antique to modern style, and they are also available for sales. At the hotel's restaurants, special menu items using Arita and Imari porcelain will be served.
*This video is from previous year's exhibition and event.
【Official website】
京王プラザホテルでは毎年7月に「有田・伊万里やきもの夏まつり」を開催しています。毎年有田焼、伊万里焼の様々な魅力にスポットをあて、展示販売、テーブルコーディネートをお楽しみいただけます。また期間中、館内のレストランでは有田・伊万里焼のうつわを使用した特別メニューもご用意しております。
※こちらの動画は過去のイベントの様子です。
【公式サイト】
Imari Porcelain collection by Nakajima Seinosuke book japan arita japanese(0706)
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17/18thc. large Japanese Imari vase and cover
17/18thc. large Japanese Imari vase and cover at Hingstons Antiques of Wilton
Making Imari porcelain No.2
Imari Oriental Porcelein Plate
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The craftsmanship of IMARI
IMARI MARUKOMA PORCELAIN SHOP
【福珠窯（有田焼窯元）】公式プロモーションムービー
有田焼を製造する窯元「福珠窯」の公式プロモーションムービーです。
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