Egg Shell - Kaori

Ceramics

Craft Company: Yamaheigama

ORIGIN: Arita, Saga Prefecture
RELEASE: 2012
SIZE: L: φ80mm×H82mm(300cc) / M: φ60mm×H65mm(130cc) / S: φ50mm×H50mm(65cc)
MATERIAL: Porcelain stone

The timeless beauty of egg shell

About 200 years ago, the thin “egg shell” porcelain from Japan was renown in Europe. Its thinness, whiteness and transparency had captivate people through the ages. Contrary to its delicate appearance, it is durable which adds to its appeal.

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Rankakude (Egg shell)
- Others
The finest porcelain with the thinness reminiscent of an egg shell, which was made in the late Edo period (19th century) under the order by the Hirado clan. It was exported to Europe where it was highly valued. The production was revived recently having ceased after World War I.
Arita ware
- Generic term
Generic name of porcelain made mainly in Arita, Saga Prefecture. Arita is the first porcelain producing area in Japan. It is also called “Imari ware” as it was shipped from Imari port during the early days.

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