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Kakiemon Kiln

Arita, Saga Prefecture · Japan

Nizaka-white porcelain with delicate overglaze enamel painting

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What Kakiemon Kiln is known for

This Arita-yaki kiln originated the Kakiemon overglaze enamel style, or aka-e, in the 17th century and holds Important Intangible Cultural Property status. Still led by the Sakaida Kakiemon lineage, it is known for Nizaka-white porcelain painted in delicate colored enamels.