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Kakiemon kiln(柿右衛門窯)

かきえもんがま Kakiemon Kiln

Its milk-white body and sparing use of colour were copied across Europe and shaped Meissen's own style.

TypeWorkshop or kiln
GenreCrafts / Ceramics
City / townArita
Area in the prefectureWest (Arita and Imari)

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Where is Kakiemon Kiln?
It is in Arita, Saga Prefecture, Japan. It is a craft workshop.
What can I see at Kakiemon Kiln?
Its milk-white body and sparing use of colour were copied across Europe and shaped Meissen's own style. The focus is crafts and ceramics.
When was Kakiemon Kiln established?
It dates from the 1640s.

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